Monday, May 4, 2015

It's Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White pastel 6" X 8"

                                                                                 
Where I grew up in Washington State Spring always announced itself with beautiful blossoms on many fruit and decorative trees. It was all quite a show and impressed itself on my young mind. There was a song with the lyrics you see in the title of this painting. I can still sing the tune and remember a portion of the lyrics, but I cannot remember who the singer was. Perhaps one of you can tell me.

I hope this week will be good to you and bring you something beautiful!
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23 comments:

  1. hmuxoMay 4, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    Now I have the song in my head, Carol! but I don't know who sang it!!! this will drive me nuts now! maybe we can cheat with google?? lol
    These are beautiful blossoms...love the color and perfect shading!

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    1. Carol FlattMay 4, 2015 at 9:40 PM

      Thank you, Hilda, for the positive comments. Yes, we will have to search for the answer because I sure can't think of who it is!! And, it's still in my head, too!

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  2. Libby FifeMay 5, 2015 at 3:03 AM

    Very lovely. Those blossoms are so delicate aren't they? You really captured that too. We have those blossoms here in CA too of course and yes, it always announces the arrival of Spring even if it is in February!

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    1. Carol FlattMay 5, 2015 at 8:35 AM

      You're right about that, Libby. There can be five inches of snow on the ground, yet the blossoms are blooming! Always takes my breath away, though! Thank you for writing!

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  3. MarilynartMay 5, 2015 at 1:31 PM

    Pat Boone was the artist who sang this beautiful song.

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    1. Carol FlattMay 5, 2015 at 2:00 PM

      Yay!! Marilyn has the answer for us!! Pat Boone!! Gosh, I remember many of his songs. What a great voice!! I can give my mind a rest now. It certainly needs it! Thank you, Marilyn.

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    2. hmuxoMay 5, 2015 at 4:30 PM

      thank you Marilyn!!!!

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  4. JaneMay 5, 2015 at 3:02 PM

    Really gorgeous flowers and such a beautiful tone of rose , what a wonderful sight when they bloom. Can almost smell the perfume of the flowers :-))

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    1. Carol FlattMay 6, 2015 at 8:34 AM

      Thank you, Jane. You're right about the scent of the flowers being so wonderful. An added bonus to the joy of seeing them. Hope you have a good rest-of-the-week!!

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  5. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comMay 5, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    This is a knockout!
    Beautiful colors and beautifully painted. The focus flower looks as if I could reach right out and pick it off the branch. Also love the tiny gold stamens!

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    1. Carol FlattMay 6, 2015 at 8:48 AM

      Such kind words, Julie. Thank you! I'm still flying high (no pun intended) from your post yesterday with the beautiful avian keepsakes. It definitely touched my heart!

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  6. M. D. CooperMay 5, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    Really pretty Carol. I love that color combination.

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    1. Carol FlattMay 6, 2015 at 8:51 AM

      Melanie, thank you for your thoughtful comment. I like that color combo as well. The colors seem to support one another without one taking over the whole show.

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  7. mary maxamMay 5, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    Just wonderful perfect pink layers.delicate and beautiful!

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    1. Carol FlattMay 6, 2015 at 8:55 AM

      I very much appreciate your kind comment, Mary. The painting brought back some good memories while I was working on it. My mom had a dogwood tree in our yard. The blossoms were pink on that one, and I always thought how beautiful it was.

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  8. Debbie NolanMay 11, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    Carol- what s beautiful piece of work. So soft and lovely. My kind of art friend. Hugs!

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    1. Carol FlattMay 11, 2015 at 1:33 PM

      Thank you, Debbie. You always say the nicest things. There's something magical about tree blossoms. You don't expect pink and soft on a rough, dark tree. Kind of wonderful, really!

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  9. Lorraine ShirkusMay 11, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    So alive and sensitive! Beautifully painted! I'm going to Spokane to visit a college friend. I've probably missed the cherry blossoms but look forward to seeing a new landscape and experiencing your neck of the woods . . .

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  10. Carol FlattMay 11, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    I'm so envious of your trip! I hope you enjoy the Spokane area. I grew up in western Washington, near Seattle. I'm sure that if you don't see any cherry blossoms there will be flowers galore wherever you go. I hope all the weather is good for you!!

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  11. Diana MarshallMay 20, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    Such a beautiful painting Carol, just perfect, love it!

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    1. Carol FlattMay 20, 2015 at 9:30 AM

      Thank you so much, Diana! That's kind of you to say. I do miss those flowering trees. It announces Spring in such a lovely way!!

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  12. Helen CooperMay 27, 2015 at 2:47 AM

    Beautifully painted Carol! I really love all those lovely pink tones!!!

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    1. Carol FlattMay 27, 2015 at 9:46 AM

      Thank you, Helen, for your kind comment and for stopping by. Your own cricket series is brilliant. I just love those paintings!

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