The evening light is so pretty–and dramatic. Lighting up these seasonally early irises that popped up in my yard.
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as if flowers aren’t already hard—oh the translucence of the sun shining through
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Here’s the underpainting – i have to work fast while the sun is setting–no time for a composition sketch
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I am looking towards the sun, so color choices are really tricky, but I think i have something that will work
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oh my gosh!!! that was crazy and fun!!! Painting while looking towards the sun–talk about a chaos palette!!!
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First Irises 2024
6×8″ oil on board
Painted by direct observation:
no photos, technology or Ai used
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Love those Irises! if my Iris wall wasn’t already full, I would add those !
Thank you! Keep me in mind if you ever expand your iris wall 🙂