This is a called Peacock Orchid but is actually in the Gladiolus family (another beauty from Kingsbrae Gardens), I am going to work on the stems next leaving the petals and shadows for last.
I find it better to work on more than one painting at a time, then when one is drying I have something else to do, if not I get tired of waiting for paintings to dry and end up touching it when I shouldn’t.
No my robin is not blue lol, this is the first layers, a few more still need to be done to get the right color.
Last but not least is my little goat, he is just too cute to resist. I took lots of pictures of these guys up at Kingsbrae Gardens (one of my favorite places). I think i have the background just about done, then I will remove the masking and start working more on the goat.
Wow Krista, 3 paintings at the same time!!!
As always i look forward to seeing "come alive."
Thanks Priti, i am having a show in the spring and I am trying to get at least 30 to 35 done for them plus work on some for other events.
Krista, I am so looking forward to these, I love anything to do with nature, and your off to a great start. BJ
Krista, not easy to work on 3 and different paintings, but they seem to be great, will return to see them
Three paintings at one time. What a treat!
Thank you Barbra, Fernado and Vicki. Fernando, I find it easier to work on more than 1, if you need to wait for something to dry or you just need a break from a painting you have something else to do, rather than waste time š
all lovely, Krista! The peacock orchid, also known as Abyssinian gladiolus, Gladiolus callianthus or Acidanthera bicolor, are truly lovely plants. Gorgeous, delicate and wonderfully fragrant. An annual corm [bulb], not hardy in Canada, but can be lifted, like gladioli or dahlias. Dusty is coming along well, too – sweet!
Hi Maureen, thank you for the info, I am sure your must be a wealth of information when it comes to plants. I am glad you are able to post now, thanks for the comment, I can't wait to get Dusty finished, he is just to cute, I have a weakness for animals!! (babies too!)