Unusual Orchid

7" x 5" Watercolor painting on paper

Many people asked me if the orchid really looks like this ... and yes it does. It is the most beautiful and unusual orchid I have and it is now blooming.

Niagara Garden Flower

5" x 5" Watercolor painting on paper

Visiting Niagara Falls last winter in Canada, I heard a whisper from this solitary, brave flower...It called out to be painted...

Orange Challenge

8"x5" Watercolor on paper
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Last week I decided to join Rookiepainter painting challenge. That way I would probably paint a subject I would hardly ever choose to paint by myself. This painting was done from a photograph provided on the blog, http://www.rookiepainter.blogspot.com/ where artists are encouraged to paint or draw their own interpretation of the subject. A new reference photo is posted every 3 weeks and this is February 2010 Orange Challenge. It is thoroughly amazing to see all different interpretations and variety. Please visit the blog. I am sure you will enjoy.

Pink Beauty

5" x 6" Watercolor painting on paper
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Looking at the painting I still "hear" kids playing in the kinder garden, where the flower was enjoying the Sun light last summer.

Red Lily

5" x 5" Watercolor painting on paper
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After long pause I am back to daily painting routine. This time with a lot of spring colors and sunbathing. It definitely helps to forget cold Canadian winter and -19 C from the last week, at least for a moment.

Orchid

I hope drawing shows how beautiful these magnificent flowers are.

Rose #15

This rose drawing has a million of intriguing details ... although it is only a rose bud.

Rose #14

Rose #13

Rose #12

A friend of mine from Academy of Realist Art in Toronto shared with me how “needle point” graphite pencil can be used for fine shading. And here I am testing my eye sight, resisting to work with magnifying glasses and exploring new drawing and shading technique. It takes many hours to complete one small ACEO, but I think it is worth the effort. The drawing surface looks very smooth in texture, although paper is not that smooth.

Thanks Lenny!!!