I arrived in Florida. Set up to paint. I always carry a blooming orchid with me. I do not want those blooms to fade when I am gone. Bought the orchid on the way to Key west in May. Drove it home with me. Now it is back.

This was easy to paint. Did a quick drawing. Washed in the pale yellow and then added more color where the pedals overlap. Finished this in three short sittings.

What really sets this flower off is the background. I dropped this in after the flower was painted.

Of course the flower I was painting wilted before I was done. I just started using and other flower for information.

ORCHID STUDY

WATERCOLOR 5"X3"