Many of my paintings featuring botanicals are inspired by my visits to the Minnesota Arboretum. It is a very large location with ever-changing gardens of flowerscapes that are simply stunning. I have mentioned the location before, in post descriptions of some of my floral subjects, but I felt that having a little insight into the actual place might be an enjoyable photo walk for some of you.
My first visit to the gardens was joined by a class of plein aire painters setting up their easels scattered throughout the paths as the sun was sinking, lighting up the gardens. It was an unplanned, but delightful clash with an outdoor atelier. Since then, it has felt a bit like a studio when I drop in to see what’s budding. For more information: http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/ and their blog http://arboretumnaturenotes.wordpress.com/
