481 Fall Centerpiece

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/481-fall-centerpiece/273936

467 Lanterns in a Cobalt Pitcher

I was a little leery of painting the Chinese Lanterns so small because I didn't want to get "fussy," but I am very happy with them.  This pitcher was given to me by my dear friend, Sharon, who lives in Maine.  I miss seeing her and talking to her on regular basis.  Coincidentally, her birthday is October 2, so this was painted with loving thoughts of her and all the fun we had as neighbors.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/467-lanterns-in-a-cobalt-pitcher/271052

465 Dangling

These little Chinese Lanterns fascinate me.  They "ripen" from the ground up, so that the bottom lanterns are orange and those above eventually follow.  I love the various colors on each individual stem---orange, gold, green.  I hope you aren't getting sick of seeing them.  There is still much for me to learn about painting them.  The blue and white bowl will return soon, as well as a few other complimentary items.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/465-dangling/260423

464 Tipping Point

Did I mention I have an oak leaf mug, too???

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/464-tipping-point/260046

463 Lanterns on the Ledge

I have a teal planter in my kitchen bay window and the Chinese Lanterns look so pretty there. 

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/463-lanterns-on-the-ledge/259821

462 Chinese Lanterns and Oak Leaves

These Chinese Lanterns a.k.a Physalis alkekengi,  Japanese Lanterns, winter cherry, are my glamour crop for this season.  They have spread like crazy in my back garden and it is fun to find something so colorful that the rabbits don't eat.  I love how they look in the blue and white bowl with the acorns.  I hate to see summer end, but I love the vibrancy of the colors of Autumn.

http://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/462-chinese-lanterns-and-oak-leaves/259329