Minneapolis Alley and a few Phlox -- or why I sometimes hate my scanner

Actual colors. This being a book, though -- I can't lay it truly flat to photograph it.

The scanner flattens the paper nicely -- but look how muddy the colors are. Ugh.

These were done just after I left an appointment in the Southwest Metro. I had a little extra time and the alley and flowers were right there, waiting for me.

I often dislike feeling that I've got to carry a purse, but it helps to have a sketch book in there. :-)