Lance-leaved Aster
by Phil Chadwick
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Title
Lance-leaved Aster
Artist
Phil Chadwick
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
It was the first day of Summer 2023. Summer began with the solstice at 10:58 A.M. EDT on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 marking the astronomical first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. I started painting this white aster shortly after noon.
After completing #2783 "Summer Solstice Jim Day Rapids" I simply turned to look down at this clump of flowers under the field easel. I had a small panel that needed to be painted. These tiny white flowers are everywhere throughout the Singleton Sanctuary and they are native to North America. They resemble small daisies and I thought capturing them en plein air without getting detailed would be a challenge. A lone, authentic daisy was mixed into the group, which I also included in the fun composition. The birds and the bees seem to enjoy these flowers.
Symphyotrichum lanceolatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to North America. Common names include panicled aster, lance-leaved aster, and white panicled aster. It is a perennial, herbaceous plant that may reach 1.5 meters tall or more.
The lance-shaped leaves are generally hairless but may feel slightly rough to the touch on the top because of tiny bristles. The flowers grow in clusters and branch in panicles. They have 16–50 white ray florets that are up to 14 millimeters (1⁄2 inch) long and sometimes tinged pink or purple. The flower centers consist of disk florets that begin as yellow and become purple as they mature.
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July 13th, 2023
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Comments (4)
Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, your amazing painting is Featured, in ONTARIO CANADA, homepage group, of Fine Art America!
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Lance-Leaved Aster composition, lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! Congratulations on your very deserving features! F/L
Phil Chadwick replied:
You are so very kind Gary. Thank you. These small panels are fun. I painted a partner to this one in #2790 "July Queen Anne's Lace" as I attempt to surround myself with nature... that nurtures.
Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, your amazing painting is Featured, in the RED MAPLE GALLERY, homepage group, of Fine Art America!
A Hillman
Such a spontaneous and fresh little gem, Phil Chadwick! Charming! L/F
Phil Chadwick replied:
You used the right word Sunny :>)) Spontaneous it was. I just looked at my feet and there it was. Shear joy. Thank you!