a bright spot in the winter

I taught a big painting workshop yesterday and created two vases of bright flowers for the subject matter to cheer the participants during this winter-time. The post-holiday letdown has set in for many and the blahs are not far behind, so I wanted to share a bright and cheery spot of color in hopes of heading off the winter blues. It was a great afternoon of painting and everyone used the floral references to best advantage to create some great watercolor studies.