This is a new painting (currently on my easel) that is nearly completed. A white and yellow iris from my garden (watercolor on board, ‘in miniature’, as always 
). I had the chance to visit the Minnesota Arboretum to see their extensive collection in full display earlier this year. …truly spectacular! Every variety and color imaginable…and glowing in the evening sun. 
( …so of course I have more paintings planned. 
)
This piece is currently available. Please drop a note if you are interested in adding the original or a reproduction to your collection…
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June 27th, 2009 at 11:16 am
Wow! Rebecca, this is unbelievabley perfect! What a great work you’ve done here (well, once more I have to say…) Congratulations!
Regards,
Carolina
June 28th, 2009 at 1:27 am
Hello Rebecca, This is truly lovely. You have captured it is such a grand way! I would like to inquire about purchasing this picture. I would like to know the cost for the mini painting and the cost for a reproduction. My Mother’s and my favorite. Thank you for sharing. You are such a talent….RaeDi Rachael Wherry
June 28th, 2009 at 7:31 am
Your Iris is stunning, Rebecca! The colors and detail are truly amazing. I actually wonder if the original flower you photographed looked anywhere near this good!!!
I notice you have stated it is watercolor on “board”? I am curious as to what kind of board this is, and whether you use canvas or paper adhered to the board for your painting surface?
Thanks for sharing your giftedness with us – my day is richer for having enjoyed this beauty.
June 28th, 2009 at 9:48 am
beautiful!!!! I’ve never seen a golden iris before…they’re probably not indigenous to California!
June 28th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Carolina, RaeDi, Joann, & Lovepreet — Thanks! ….and thanks for coming by to check my blog! I’m So happy you like it.
(Hmm…I’m not sure if they are in California or not….)
Joann– Yes, it’s watercolor on board. (4″ x 6″) Just a paper surface illustration board suitable for watercolor. With all of the detail I put into my paintings, I think that a canvas texture would possibly drive me mad…so I have tended to stay away from trying that out. …though it would be lovely with a looser style. The tightness of traditional miniature painting…and watercolor…is just a little more workable on a surface that is a little smoother.
June 30th, 2009 at 6:14 am
Hi Rebecca, this Iris is so beautiful. I also like the way how you painted the background.
July 4th, 2009 at 11:01 am
Thank you, Doris
July 6th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
The gallery is really great!