Only one week left in the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge!
Today’s painting is of a Lady Slipper Orchid that I brought home from the annual orchid show at the North Carolina Arboretum about 2 years ago. I love the variegated leaves on this orchid. Even without a bloom, this is a very pretty plant.
When I first started this painting, I was thinking that it might just be too complicated for a daily painting. (especially after yesterday’s adventure with the apple!). But… instead, I found myself totally enjoying the process. I painted the basic colors of the leaves first and at the last minute added the dark spots. I wasn’t sure I would be able to make those look right, but I’m very happy with the result. This is one of my favorite paintings of the Challenge!
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| Lady Slipper Orchid 6" x 6", oil on birch board |
Thanks for stopping by! See you tomorrow.
susan
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susan@susangarriques.com
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