Daylilies, 8" x 11", Watercolor (SOLD)

Daylilies, 9" x 11", Original Watercolor. This painting originated when I stood and admired the profuse blooms in the gardens of some dear friends. They were moving and I wanted to capture those flowers in my mind if I could. This is my impressionistic style of what I saw on that day and many days before. Daylilies are a mass of confusion with twigs and leaves going every which way, yet I see so much beauty in those calm yellow blooms. Something about a Daylily brings my mind to a less complicated time maybe decades ago. I remember my Mother, with a smile on her face, turning the soil and planting Daylilies. To me they are happy flowers and I hope you enjoy them too. Thank you, Eleanor

Orange Tulips, 8" x 10", Watercolor (On HOLD)

Orange Tulips, 8" x 10", Watercolor. Painted loosely using lots of water in an impressionistic style. I painted this and the companion painting from life, as well as back up from a photo I took. It was a clear and slightly windy day when I went shopping with some gals up in Northern, Cali.. The tulips were prolific in beautiful large barrels in a picturesque and quaint shopping area. Forget the shopping I was captivated by the sight of these tulips. Staying outside with my camera, paper and pencil. I penciled the tulips in and painted shortly after. If interested please contact me at arroyoellie@sbcglobal.net Thanks, Eleanor (Ellie)

A Rose is a Rose, 9" x 12", Watercolor (SOLD)

A Rose is a Rose, was inspired by my memory of how wonderful my roses looked last year. My garden had so many gorgeous blooms that I was able to have vases full of them throughout the house, sharing with friends. I cultivated, pruned, fed, watered and tended them, not in that exact order. I took many photos for which I am so thankful. On some beautiful weather days I sat out in my yard painting them. I enjoyed that more than I can express. Oh sigh..this year is different and I have neglected them terribly. Every day I wonder when I feel better after chemo and radiation if my roses will forgive me for this years neglect. Will they ever bloom again as they did in years past? I hope both the roses and I will heal together and play catch up...soon. I hope you enjoy my impressionistic style of painting the rose. Thank you, Ellie Painting is available. Email: arroyoellie@sbcglobal.net

"Summer Zinnias," 12" x 16", Watercolor (Sold)

"Summer Zinnias," 12" x 16", Watercolor. This original painting was done from a photo I took in my back yard a few summers ago. Those Zinnias were so bright and cheery standing in the sunlight, a vision hard to forget. My garden boxes have never looked so vibrant. I really love to see the seasonal blooms in all their glory. If interested in this painting please contact me at arroyoellie@sbcglobal.net. Thank you, Eleanor

Myrtle Creek Nursery, by Eleanor Erickson Hargrave (Giclees Available)

Myrtle Creek Nursery, 18"x 18", Giclee on Canvas from my own Original Oil Painting. A few years ago I visited and took many photos at the Myrtle Creek Nursery in Fallbrook, CA. The bedding flowers were cascading from the colorful flats out in the sunshine. So beautiful was the color and the free form setting that only nature can provide. when I first saw these flowers I knew I had to paint them. I paint in a contemporary impressionistic style. The original oil painting was 16" x 20" and sold to a lovely couple in Tennessee. Luckily I had it digitally scanned by a professional and have made giclees. This is a square portion of the painting because I do love square oils of flowers in particular. I do have the entire 16" x 20" giclee available also. If interested, please contact me at arroyoellie@sbcglobal.net. I also painted these same flowers in watercolor which is now available. Thanks, and enjoy, Ellie

APPLESAUCE, 9" x 9", Watercolor (Sold)

APPLESAUCE, 9" x 9", Watercolor. This fresh and lively apple painting was inspired by my trip to the store to get apples to make applesauce. I put them in my colander to wash in preparation for my culinary task. I could see and enjoy both the warm and cool colors in these apples, from the blushing reds through the pinks and oranges to yellow. There is something so basic about an apple and I couldn't let it go unnoticed. This painting was sold before it was ever framed but I do hope you enjoy looking at it. If you would like me to paint a picture for you, just contact me through my email. arroyoellie@sbcglobal.net I paint in both watercolor and oil mediums. Thank you, Ellie

"Pink Cabbage Roses", 9" x 12", Watercolor (SOLD)

"Pink Cabbage Roses" is a painting I just did while my head was spinning with many emotions. I natually love roses and these in particular reminded me of some a friend sent to me recently. My children are never far from my mind but in seeing these colors, I think of Lindsey. These are some of her favorite colors and they remind me of her. I also think of breast cancer and how it effects the lives of so many women. While my mind was spinning I decided to paint these roses. I hope you gals get your annual check ups(guys too) and your mammograms. After that I hope you enjoy my painting. The cost of this "Hopeful" is $199.00 arroyoellie@sbcglobal.net Thank you, Eleanor