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Painting Dill..................

IMG_8838 When Dill goes to seed, it looks similar to Cow Parsley ................... IMG_8837 .............. But this is Dill, in this painting................... IMG_8825 ............... Dill flowers are like delicate lace, lace made by Fairies ......................... They are lovely in a mixed bunch, but I wanted their delicacy to stand out ........ alone................... I planted it in the garden specially, to use in my still lives ....................

Posted on November 19, 2008 |

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A Thrifty Mrs

So beautiful and delicate.

Posted by: A Thrifty Mrs | November 19, 2008 at 09:27 AM

driftwood

well I really liked the berries in the last picture, but now maybe I like this more...

Posted by: driftwood | November 19, 2008 at 11:28 AM

simone

Beautiful painting. I like the way you have captured the feel of the glazed jug and the fragile quality of the dill. I am really enjoying coming over to your blog and looking at your gallery of art.

Posted by: simone | November 19, 2008 at 11:30 AM

Helen Lambert

Love the use of the jug in the first picture..lovely as always....

Posted by: Helen Lambert | November 19, 2008 at 04:57 PM

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  • Book and dvd,(narrated by Kevin Whateley), of Bringing Down the Moon

  • There's a House Inside My Mummy

  • The Magic Donkey Ride

  • Down in the Woods at Sleepytime

  • Dear Tooth Fairy

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  • Diamond in the Snow

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