KAT LIBRETTO/ INKY HANDS

MARGARET BAILEY ROSENBAUM

“Rhodies” are humble bushes native to North America and widespread in the world.  They are found in almost every yard or garden in the New England region, and grow nearly as tall as trees in our wood.  The flowers vary in color and shape, but this one is typical for garden variety “rhodie”.  In fact, it grew in my Manomet garden and became a subject for one of my daily paintings last Spring.  When the local flowers bloom, they are the most beloved subjects for my small acrylic works.  The rhododendron flower seemed perfect for this project; being simply beautiful, indigenous to our area, yet also shared throughout much of our planet.