Friday, April 29, 2022

Friday Art - Leaf Girl



 These are my leaf girl ACEOs (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") inspired by an amaryllis plant I am trying to get to flower again later this year.  I have been watering the leaves to strengthen the bulb in the pot.  They look just like the leaves atop the girl's head right now.  The plan is to move the pot outside after the danger of frost is past, say May 21st.  I will continue to water it and bring it inside in early September, assuming it is still surviving.  At this point I will trim the leaves and pack the bulb inside a brown paper bag to lay dormant until mid November.  At this time I will re pot the bulb if it is still viable and water it until it starts to shoot and hopefully flower.  That is the plan anyway!

Linking to Gillena's Art Fun.
 

22 comments:

Soma @ inkTorrents.com said...

She is really lovely. Good luck with the amaryllis. That sounds like a really good plan.

-Soma

ellie said...

Lovely painting. Oh, such tricky weather we are having. We have had warmer weather, but warm winds come with that too along with an occasional cold front. Great Friday paint party!

Ivy's Closet said...

Oh, so clever! Very unique painting. Happy Weekend!

gigi-hawaii said...

Good luck with the plant. They sprout such pretty flowers!

Tanza Erlambang said...

leaves look cute...

Pantherka said...

That is beautiful.

Gillena Cox said...


luv the flair of your leaf girl, Christine. Have a good weekend, Thanks for linking up to Art For Fun Friday

much💛love

DVArtist said...

I am loving these plant girls. Have a great day.

Valerie-Jael said...

Fabulous lady! Hugs, Valerie

Teresa Isabel Silva said...

Wow so cute!

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Adam said...

Nice art

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

She wear those leaves like a fine hat, fingers crossed it flowers along with your amaryllis. It will make another super ACEO.
I'm currently nurturing a finger lime tree that my Son brought me for Mother's Day I too hope it can go outdoors when the frosts disappear.
Happy Weekend Hugs Tracey x

J.P. Alexander said...

Linda la chica hoja. Te salio muy bien

Masjid ila Masjid said...

Your art! Comfort and homey. I do miss our (my) blogging days

baili said...

best of luck for plant .
i loved the art ,she looks divine indeed

My name is Erika. said...

That's quite the hat, but a very clever and interesting piece. Happy end of April and start of May. hugs-Erika

Lowcarb team member said...

Good luck with the amaryllis.
I like your art.

All the best Jan

dsnake1 said...

Lovely drawing!
Good luck with the plant. :)

Anonymous said...

So cute, Christine! And amaryllis plants are gorgeous. Good luck with yours!

Su-sieee! Mac said...

She’s a very cool Leaf Girl. Did you ever see The Music Man? There’s a little girl character whose name is Amaryllis. I hope your plan works for you. Maybe you’ll get another bloom before you put it away for the winter.

Christine said...

no I didn't see The Music Man but it sounds interesting.

Felicity said...

what a funny touching picture :)
well done ❤️