The Bird of Paradise

The first time I saw this beautiful tropical flower was on my vacation in Tenerife, Canary Islands. Back then I thought it would make a perfect object for watercolor picture. My decision became solid when I saw it for the second time, in the San Francisco's Conservatory of Flowers.
16'' x 12''

Garden roses

9'' x 12''

Bucket of tulips

I painted my favourite flowers in single session using alla prima technique on rough paper. Working in this expressive style, while the paint is still wet is a real pleasure!
16'' x 12''

Peonies

16'' x 12''

Cornflower

Spring blossoms

My workplace