A Peony from Memory

 

oil on zinc plate, 8" x 6"

I meant for this to be an abstract painting, but I had peonies on my mind and they insisted on appearing in some form.  With this palette knife painting, I was reminded of how much I like to paint on metal.  

A Bud About to Burst

oil on panel, 12" x 12"

I've got spring fever!  Funny, it happens every year around this time, which means I'm in flower-painting mode.  This one is of a rather pregnant peony bud, one of my favorites.