Ready for Harvest 2

"Ready for Harvest 2", Oil on Canvas Panel, 11"x14", plein air

Typical farm scenery in the Willamette valley, Oregon. 

Lavender in Full Bloom

"Lavender in Full Bloom", Oil on raymar Panel. 10"x12", plein air

When I painted at the English Lavender Farm, they had about 4,000 plants in full bloom cascading down the side of their hill above their barn.

Ready for Harvest

"Ready for Harvest", Oil on Canvas Panel, 12"x9", plein air,

 

This lavender farm is a just few miles west of Portland, Oregon near Helvatia.

Lavender Labryrinth

"Lavender Labyrinth", Oil on Canvas Panel, 11"x14", plein air

 

The OSU Lavender Gardens had a terrific garden full of lavender. The varied trails between all the plants seemed like a labyrinth. The two entrances to the garden were both marked with a yellow rose.

On the Fence

"On the Fence", Oil on Canvas Panel, 9"x12", plein air

 

The variety of lavender at the OSU Lavender Gardens near Jacksonville Oregon was outstanding.

The English Lavender Farm

"The English Lavender Farm", Oil on Canvas Panel, 12"x16", plein air

 

This was painted during the Lavender Festival in Southern Oregon.

Resting Spot

"Resting Spot", Oil on Canvas Panel, 11" x 14", plein air

 

If you hiked up to the top of the lavender field at English Lavender Farm, west of Applegate, Oregon, there were a couple of nice red chairs to rest in while taking in the terrific view.

Red y for Relaxation

"Red y for Relaxation", Oil on Canvas Panel, 9" x 12", plein air

 

If you drive up Thompson Creek Road from Applegate, Oregon just over seven miles, you will find   The English Lavender Garden. The Lavender is planted above the road in full view of the morning sun. This was painted the day before the Southern Oregon Lavender Festival. Derek told me they were delaying the harvest so that festival goers would be able to experience the impressiveness of their lavender bloom! Thanks Sue and Derek. If you haven't toured the lavender farms of the Applegate, I suggest that you do. Check their website http://www.englishlavenderfarm.com/.
 

Getting Ready for the Festival

"Getting Ready for the Festival", Oil on Canvas Panel, 12" x 16", plein air

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This farm near Ruch, Oregon had just harvested some of this Lavender and taken it to the barn to dry it in bunches. They are expecting hundreds of visitor over the festival weekend.

Lavender Fields Forever

"Lavender Fields Forever", oil on canvas panel, 9" x 12", plein air

 

I went down to the Southern Oregon Lavender Festival and painted in 107 degree temps. Here is one of Grosso Lavender at a small farm  south of Applegate, Oregon