Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Begonias


Begonias
Originally uploaded by linfrye
We are selling greenhouse-grown Begonias for Easter to raise funds for the Arboretum. We've got pots of white and orangey red for sale ... and, like many of you suggested yesterday, my coworkers have STRONGLY suggested I create some cards from my sketches -- and so we're selling some of those too. We won't make a TON of money -- but every dollar gets turned into more landscaping that may one day, truly get this Arboretum off the ground!

10 comments:

Joan said...

I think that working at the Arboretum is great. You're surrounded by so much beauty you can capture in your paintings. Good luck with the sale!

Nancy Van Blaricom said...

Beautiful handling of the veins in the leaves. Another winner.

Tami said...

I think you making some card from you sketches is WONDERFUL!!!! Good luck with your fund raising!

Anonymous said...

Lin,

Such a beautiful painting and perfect for notecards!
Shirley

Brenda Yarborough said...

What a terrific idea! And this one is PERFECT for a card,simple and yet very cheerful. Hey, every little bit of $$ helps -- cards are something most people are attracted to, you just might end up being the "star performer" at the fundraiser.

Margaret Ann said...

Great job Lin...Wonderful color and tone...:) Being around flowers has to be glorious!

Lorraine said...

Such a lovely shade of red for the flowers and I love the red edges on the leaves -- just there but just enough! A wonderful card for the sale. Lots of luck!
Hugs,
Lorraine

Linda said...

The card idea is brilliant. You are SO very good at botanicals!
:-)

Teri said...

Perfect for cards and they will be hot sellers!!

Anonymous said...

I can just imagine the your beautiful cards Lin! this begonia is lovely..
Ronell