this week and next. However, you can see that the leaves are starting to change a bit.

Spring was really early, and fall is a bit behind. I do love the color when they pop.

Easterncedar

(6,472 posts)

3. Dramatically gorgeous!!

Reply to samplegirl (Original post)

Thu Sep 18, 2025, 10:18 PM

Sep 2025

samplegirl

(14,125 posts)

7. Ty

Reply to Easterncedar (Reply #3)

Thu Sep 18, 2025, 11:17 PM

Sep 2025

Started this yesterday.
Painting the black was really a feat.

3catwoman3

(29,804 posts)

4. I showed a few of your paintings to my younger son this past week...

Reply to samplegirl (Original post)

Thu Sep 18, 2025, 10:23 PM

Sep 2025

...while we were at a family reunion. He's a photographer with a very good eye, and he was just as impressed with your talent as I always am.

samplegirl

(14,125 posts)

10. Awe so aweet

Reply to 3catwoman3 (Reply #4)

Thu Sep 18, 2025, 11:19 PM

Sep 2025

Not all of them are a win! But live when I get one that
I really love. This last one I did note cards and mugs

Deuxcents

(27,689 posts)

5. Soo good...detailed and love the colors

Reply to samplegirl (Original post)

Thu Sep 18, 2025, 10:28 PM

Sep 2025

samplegirl

(14,125 posts)

11. This was harder than it

Reply to Deuxcents (Reply #5)

Thu Sep 18, 2025, 11:20 PM

Sep 2025

looks but glad I stuck with it!

Deuxcents

(27,689 posts)

13. Me, too! You make it look like it's second nature for you 🌺

Reply to samplegirl (Reply #11)

Thu Sep 18, 2025, 11:28 PM

Sep 2025

MIButterfly

(3,142 posts)

6. Beautiful choice of colors. Another winner!

Reply to samplegirl (Original post)

Thu Sep 18, 2025, 10:39 PM

Sep 2025

I can't draw or paint at all, but I get to enjoy your work! Thanks for posting.

samplegirl

(14,125 posts)

12. Thanks so much

Reply to MIButterfly (Reply #6)

Thu Sep 18, 2025, 11:21 PM

Sep 2025

Not to bad!

niyad

(134,034 posts)

14. Just gorgeous! Thank you!

Reply to samplegirl (Original post)

Thu Sep 18, 2025, 11:38 PM

Sep 2025

HeartsCanHope

(1,763 posts)

15. Needed this, samplegirl!

Reply to samplegirl (Original post)

Thu Sep 18, 2025, 11:43 PM

Sep 2025

Bold and beautiful!

Grim Chieftain

(2,039 posts)

17. So lovely, as always

Reply to samplegirl (Original post)

Fri Sep 19, 2025, 12:02 AM

Sep 2025

Thanks for this dear samplegirl.

AllaN01Bear

(29,803 posts)

18. ""

Reply to samplegirl (Original post)

Fri Sep 19, 2025, 10:05 AM

Sep 2025

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