Here it is mid-September, and yes, we still have raspberries! I started this patch at least ten years ago from three little shoots. Now I have to cut them back and make sure they don’t take over our entire backyard.
I did the watercolor as a response to an exercise to paint something you observe in nature in the One Watercolor a Day book. The last time I posted a watercolor was my Sage Watercolor way back in April. I guess I’ve gotten distracted by both spring and summer gardening! More attractive to dig in the dirt than take out the paints, observe and record? Seems to be gardening won out this year.
The raspberries are not as sweet as the strawberries we get in the spring. But their season is longer. We get a few ones on the old cane in July; in August we start getting the bunches of raspberries on the new cane. Have you ever eaten raspberries fresh from the garden?
If you live in Highland Park or Edison, I can dig up a plant or two to give to you.
Loving the photo. I am absolutely in love with your water color! What a delicate look you give to the raspberries. This is just beautiful. xoxo
So nice to have you in my cheering squad, Lorri. Helps move me forward to create the next one. Hopefully, it won’t be six months away from this one!
I certainly hope not! 🙂
We have a small patch of raspberries too so yes, I have had raspberries fresh from the garden. You are right thought that they do like to take over!
Yes, my husband and children have feared in the past that I cut too much, but in reality, one needs to groom the darn bushes to 1) keep them healthy and 2) control them at least slightly.
Beautifully executed my friend. I really love the piece. Gosh I wish I had the time to do some water colors. 🙂
Susan, I wish you could come visit, and we could paint and draw together! I do much part with art partners. Keeps me motivated.
Love the artwork and would love to have raspberries… Michelle
Michelle, glad you are feeling well enough for a comment! Thank you on the artwork, and you are welcome to visit. Come in the spring for the strawberries …