bluebells . . .

Bluebell Wood
original watercolour by Teresa Newham

It's bluebell season once again! we've visited our local bluebell wood several times this year because it is truly spectacular.  There seem to be more bluebells than ever, and their subtle perfume is glorious.  It's ancient woodland and the atmosphere is very special.

I took loads of photos of bluebells and white campion
© Teresa Newham

The bluebells have been blooming alongside white campion and yellow archangel, and at the edge of the woods we've see signs of a badger sett.  My husband spotted a shrew; we've heard a pheasant screech and the call of a green woodpecker.  It's no surprise, then, that I've made another bluebell painting . . .

getting to grips with Bluebell Wood
© Teresa Newham

As I started to put my impressions down on paper, something took over; the painting I ended up producing is not the one I envisaged, but somehow it does convey the way I felt during those walks. That woodland must have made an even deeper impression on me than I thought.  I'm pretty sure there's more to say, though.  Somehow with bluebells there always is!

the finished painting - still more to be said?
© Teresa Newham