Photos: Bermuda Plein Air Paints Easter Lilies

April 7, 2023

The Bermuda Plein Air Group visited Pacheco Farms at Locust Hall in Devonshire and painted Easter lilies before they were picked.

A spokesperson said, “It all started with driving by Pacheco Farms at Locust Hall in Devonshire and watching the Easter lilies in the field right by the road. It was becoming apparent that these lilies were going to be in full bloom for Easter.

“I called Mr. Roger Pacheco and asked him if we might be able to capture the lilies before he picked them. Tonight [April 5] was the last chance, and so the Bermuda Plein Air Group gathered paint and easels and headed to this amazing field. The late afternoon light glowing on these beautiful white flowers was a vision that will not be soon forgotten, and that intoxicating scent lingers.

“The Bermuda Plein Air Group would like to thank Mr. Pacheco for sharing his beautiful flowers with us. To those of us that painted, it made the upcoming Easter weekend even more special. Incidentally, the flowers will be picked and available for sale at Pacheco’s Vegetable Stand tomorrow on April 6 and April 8, and we highly recommend visiting them.

“The Bermuda Plein Air Group normally meets every Sunday morning [from September to June] and captures a different scene around the island.

“For more information about the group, contact the Bermuda Arts Centre at 534-2809 or email bermudaartscentre@gmail.com.”