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Thank you for a lovely cheerful post on a grey January Thursday. Very difficult choosing, but my favourite is Tulips by Frederick James Porter. When tulips appear, I’ll be looking to match the colour.

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You’re very welcome, Rod. I’m glad you enjoyed the post 🌼

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Lovely!

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Thank you, Annette 🌼

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Another uplifting and joyful selection of paintings —fill me with hope for the future somehow !

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Thank you for your lovely comment, Paddie. I’m so happy they had that effect on you ✨

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Yes, intoxicating!

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Thank you 💜

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What a fabulous selection of paintings!

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Thank you, Dorinda 🌼💛

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Beautiful! I especially loved the peonies. These have made me long for the start of spring...

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Thank you, Kate! 🌼💛

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Since the zinnias in my Melbourne garden are just coming into midsummer bloom, I particularly responded to the two zinnia paintings: the Edward Wolfe one with the flowers set against a vivid background that seems to challenge the intensity of the zinnias, with a man’s black hat posing a contrast to them; and the painting by Manson, where the zinnias rise out of the intriguing design on a blue and white jug. So many wonderful flower studies to ponder and choose from. Thank you, Victoria. Blooms(bury) indeed.

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Thank you for your lovely comment, Hilary. How nice it is to picture your garden. So different from our winter garden right now 🤍🌼

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Perfect for this winter day!

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I’m glad you liked the selection, Rachel 🌼

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Beautiful

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Thank you, Danny 🌼

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Such a delight. Anemones are my absolute favourite though, thank you for sharing at a time when we have no flowers

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Thank you, Sharon. I’m glad you liked the selection 🌼

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Love these beautiful flower paintings, especially because most of them are new to me. As a painter who often uses flowers as a subject, am always happy for new "inspiration". Thank you.

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You’re very welcome, Karen 💛🌼

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I feel as though I was in my mother in laws parlor for a few minutes or backstage in a famous actress dressing room . Wow. Impressive and absolutely gorgeous. I swear I smell those roses and peonies. And that’s a true gift in frigid January! Thank you.

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What a lovely comment, Susan. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the selection 🌼💛

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Beautiful blooms to beat the January gloom! 🌷

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Thank you 🌼

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