Spiral and Blue

Spiral and Blue © Lynn Wiles 2021
I didn’t know that forget me not flowers emerge from a spiral. Double good since I love spirals and blue flowers.

Vernal Equinox

Vernal Equinox © Lynn Wiles 2021
Looking for any clue that spring is arriving. I love the subtle colors of this budding branch and hope to figure out what kind of tree it is once the leaves come out.

Sunburst

Sunburst © Lynn Wiles 2021
A burst of sunshine behind a new African Violet leaf while it’s very cold outside. I hear there may be spring like temperatures next week.

Palm Fruits

Palm Fruits © Lynn Wiles 2021
My parlor palm is fruiting for the first time. Supposedly I could plant the fruits and have many palms. Once again, my houseplants like the fact that all the trees have been cut down, I do not.

Lichen Love

Lichen Love © Lynn Wiles 2021
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of lichen. Here’s a variety on a bench.

The One for me

The One for me © Lynn Wiles 2021
While throwing sticks for my dog, I noticed this cup like lichen and decided to bring it home to photograph.

Alder Boys

Alder Boys © Lynn Wiles 2021
Close up of Alder male catkins. Used for my ‘perpetual sketchbook’. If you would like to see what I have done so far, please visit (and follow) https://www.instagram.com/wiles_nature/ and remember that I am very new to watercolors.

Winter Undulations

Winter Undulations © Lynn Wiles 2021
A spent hosta leaf on the ground.

Grass Attack

Grass Attack © Lynn Wiles 2021
Forgetting that I am allergic to grass, I thought I would bring some of my neighbor’s ornamental grass inside for macros. After taking a few photos, I realized this was a very bad idea.

Sunshine on a Hairy Plant

Sunshine on a Hairy Plant © Lynn Wiles 2021
The sun shining on my African violet, while humming My Girl by the Temptations. The hairs help regulate temperatures and ward off unwanted critters.