No, this lead photo is not of Sumerians lurking in the garden. The photo above is from our two flowering crabapple trees in the back yard. Probably a few days before peak color. These two, late bloomers with their colorful blossoms are a sure sign that spring is well underway. While spring on the Palouse has been wet and cool, weather looks to be improving. Well, that is, perhaps after today's downpour stops. On the topic of cool spring weather, Spokane set a record this week for the latest in the year to reach 70F. The old mark was recorded in 1896.
Painting has been slow in May. Actually, painting output was low in April too. I may need to crank it up a notch. Painting totals for May come in at 55 figures. Eighteen of those figures cross the finish line just before the end of the month. Even having 31 days in the month did not seem to help much.
Beautiful foliage, Jonathan. We've been overcast the whole weekend - good for indoor activities (like attending Enfilade). Great looking Sumerian archers too.
ReplyDeleteYes, recent weather has been helpful for indoor activities. Too bad I have not been able to capitalize on it as much. Glad you like the Sumerians!
DeleteJonathan-don't look now, but Monday is still May, time left to at least appreciate the beautiful colors in your yard.
ReplyDeleteYeah, not quite end of month but I do not figure to muster out any more figures in the next two days.
DeleteThe Sumerians look superb
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteBeautiful work as always Jonathan!
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Thanks so much, Michal!
DeleteI enjoyed seeing the tree and the figures look great.
ReplyDeleteAlan
Thanks, Alan! The trees are beautiful in late spring.
DeleteLovely figures as always Jonathan…
ReplyDeleteAnd beautiful trees… I expect they look good regardless of the weather…
All the best. Aly
Thanks, Aly! Trees are not quite so handsome in the dead of winter.
DeleteA splendid array of both the floral and metal kind
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Delete500 figures for the first half of the year is still a large number to paint.
ReplyDeletePeter, you are correct. With an average of 1,000 painted figures per year, I am still on track to reach that average.
DeleteYour ancients are looking excellent.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like them!
DeleteYay! Vicarious Sumerians ;) Having achieved some form of acceptance that biblicals are probably not going to happen (in that there's only so many figs I can paint before dying), I rely on you for my "dust beneath my chariot wheels" fix. Lovely tree, btw. Sounds like we have similar weather, although on the other side of the continent - it's been wet and cool here, although we're starting to have some breakthrough sunny days.
ReplyDeleteNever say never, Markus!
DeleteOur weather may be similar. Pacific Northwest weather patterns are often governed by the La Niña and El Niño effects. This year, a wetter and cooler winter/spring are typical of La Niña.
Lookin good Jonathan!
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Thanks!
DeleteVery nice figures Jon and given the number of games you have been involved with, 55 figures in a month isnt bad going! I remember a few years back, you posted a pic of these trees and noted you had rarely if ever seen them in full bloom, because normally, at this time of year, you were away on vacation...hopefully, next year, you are not at home to see these trees bloom!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Keith! Of course, you are correct. With limited time, increases on the gaming front must correspond to a decrease in painting time.
DeleteOn the crabapples, you have a good memory! I think I have given them a showing each of the last three years. One day, we may be able to return to international travels.
Lovely looking Sumerians, at least I'm able to comment on your blog( even if it is anonymously!) Nice to see your colourful trees again !
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Thanks, Iain! It was good seeing a photo of you in Ray’s Partizan report. Anonymous? You are typically well-known here. What changed?
DeleteMy usual browser got updated and I became anonymous! If I go through chrome it's alright though, just mot what I'm used to!
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Another lovely unit there Jon. We've had unusually cold weather here for the end of May, with it feeling more like very early Spring the early Summer. Still fingers crossed for warmer weather soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, fingers crossed for warmer weather.
DeleteHey I remember those trees from last season. The world is beautiful.
ReplyDelete55 figures for a month and close to 500 in 6 months is still pretty awe inspiring from my viewpoint. 😀❤️
That’s supposed to be two smiling faces and not a heart. My thumb must of slipped. But maybe we have known each other long enough now for a little love. 😀
DeleteStew, you too, have a good memory!
DeleteLooking back over the years, my painting productivity seems to take a dip in the spring. Maybe this year is not too abnormal? With luck, I can pick up the effort in the second half of the year.
We can all use a little love...
Beautifully painted figures Jonathan. I can only hope to get anywhere close to your painting output.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Richard!
DeleteLovely looking Sumerians Jonathan, I'm really impressed with how the Newline figures are painting up, think you've swayed my decision for a future Sumerian project (unless I go smaller scale).
ReplyDeleteStunning view as well!
Thanks! Newline Design also offers Sumerian in 10mm too.
DeleteThose Sumerians look great, as do the crabapples. The colour puts me in mind of bougainvilleas, although I'd much rather prune a crabapple.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lawrence! The blossom color is similar to the magenta of a Bougainvillea.
DeleteI recall our "coast to coast" crabapple tree comparison of 2020: our crabapple here on the other side of the US is on the backside of it's bloom: a cool, damp spring here as well (just stored the last bits of winter wardrobe two weeks ago).
ReplyDeleteIt’s fun to compare from across the continent and across the world.
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