Friday, July 12, 2019

Cabin Journal: Bumblebees in Daffodil Tents

Bumblebees in Daffodil Tents

Bumblebees come early each spring to my floating garden. Their arrival coincides with the blooming of my daffodils. The bumblebees like them for two reasons. First, they have pollen available when most other flowers haven't bloomed.


Second, the conical centres provide a protected spot for the bees to rest overnight in the cool weather.

A bumblebee waiting out the cool morning weather in its daffodil tent.

April 2, 2019

Out in the float garden my daffodils are in full bloom. I was afraid we'd miss them. The smaller ones on the cliff have seen their prime, but the large ones are a beautiful sight looking out from our cabin porch. And we aren't the only ones enjoying them, the bumblebees are all over them, even resting inside like before - bumblebees in daffodil tents.


As you can see, I use photographs to guide my drawings. In this illustration, I tried adding shading to the image.  Do you use photographs as a reference for drawing and painting?

If you would like to see my RV travel Friday Paint Party journal entry for today, please click here. -- Margy

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    1. Thanks. The first time I saw them huddled inside on a cold morning I was surprised. Now I know to look for them. - Margy

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  2. Love the sketch you did ~ lovely artwork!

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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    1. Thanks from a fellow creative. - Margy

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  3. beautiful flowers, beautiful bees and beautiful art! happy PPF!

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    1. Thanks Myra. I enjoyed visiting your blog this week. - Margy

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  4. I usually use photos. I've already sketched our front and back yards!

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    1. I would like to try drawing in nature, but Wayne is usually moving around so fast that makes it difficult. That's why photos work so well for me. - Margy

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  5. Your daffodil and bumblebee drawing is amazing. What a treasure your journals are.

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    1. I have kept my cabin journal since we arrived in 2001. The first ones weren't as detailed but they still are a good record for remembering what has happened. - Margy

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  6. Margy - who wouldn't want to sleep in a daffodil tent? Yes, I certainly use photos and other people's drawings as guidance, especially for shading. Lovely drawing!

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    1. Thanks for the tips Angie. I am self taught so far. - Margy

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  7. I like your sketch, Margy, especially your choice of greens for the leaves. I have yet to try sketching from a photo. That's on my list to attempt.

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    1. I like using a photo because I can capture an image I like and draw it later. - Margy

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  8. We NEED our bees!
    My too-late post for ABCW: British Columbia

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  9. I love them… fotograph them a lot to… thankfully they are here still

    Have a heartwarming en splendid ABC-Wednes-day / -week
    M e l o d y (team ABC-W)
    https://melodyk.nl/25-B

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    1. Thanks for stopping by and commenting, and for the hosting you do for ABC Wednesday. - Margy

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We welcome your comments and questions. - Wayne and Margy