At this time of the year, I like to watch the yard for evidence that Spring is starting to make an appearance. I see the delicate nodding heads of the snow drops along with the blue carpet of scilla spreading in my backyard. My tiny daffodils are opening, and the forsythia is about to burst. My inspiration often runs to flowers, but especially now. Their variety of shapes and sizes, colors and textures, and whether simple or complex, there is so much to be gained by studying

At this time of the year, I like to watch the yard for evidence that Spring is starting to make an appearance. I see the delicate nodding heads of the snow drops along with the blue carpet of scilla spreading in my backyard. My tiny daffodils are opening, and the forsythia is about to burst. My inspiration often runs to flowers, but especially now. Their variety of shapes and sizes, colors and textures, and whether simple or complex, there is so much to be gained by studying