Sometimes poppies are in bloom in February, one of my favorite months. March is more common, but we are enjoying an extended season this year.

This is one of those years, at least in Three Rivers and the surrounding foothills. Instead of showing you the real thing, I’ll show you the poppies blooming in my painting studio.

Upside down is a good way to focus on size and shape.

This little 6×6 should go quickly, both in painting and selling. These little paintings remind me of postage stamps on a wall.

More poppies, some background.

Much better poppies. Better-let-them-dry poppies. Better-wait-to-do-the-stems-and-leaves poppies. Leave the poppies alone!

Stop typing. You sound like a dopey artist. Too many oil paint fumes?