Daily Watercolors: Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)

6.5 x 7 inches, watercolour, 2009.

The delicate structure and pink and yellow shades of this alstromeria were a challenge to paint. We have these in several colours in the garden, a legacy from my father.

5 comments:

Lee Pierce said...: Beautiful work! Wonderful flowers and they last so long when cut to bring inside ;); October 1, 2009 at 10:26 AM
G.Dowell said...: Great attention to detail. Nicely done...; October 1, 2009 at 6:33 PM
Unknown said...: Thanks Lee and Gayle! Yes, they do Lee - also my plants have flowered once, I cut them back and they are now flowering again!; October 2, 2009 at 9:03 AM
Art By Erika said...: Love how the little parts reach up just amazing!; October 5, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Unknown said...: Thanks Erika - it's the little parts that count :); October 6, 2009 at 11:01 AM