Magnolia

As a volunteer driver to the senior center, I pick up some friends who cannot drive for various reasons relating to health, age, and eyesight.   It gives us a good chance to visit and maybe even shop a little on the way home. 

Wednesday when I pulled up in front of Lillians house she was holding this stunning magnolia.  She lives in a neighborhood where magnolias are the street trees.    All blooming right now. 

 Everyone knows I draw something fresh from nature... and she thought I would like to draw it.
Here it is.

 2 days later, floating in a bowl on dining room table, this is how it looks.  Still beautiful.