Sunday, April 15, 2012

Painting Some Bearded Irises.......

I started a new painting last week that celebrates the beauty of my bearded iris garden that blooms so faithfully for me each May.

This is a large painting, 20" x 20" with lots of detail so it is not a quick work. Good things come to those who wait though, or so they say anyway and I think the finished painting will be worth waiting for.
Right now you can see snippets of some of the individual irises and leaves in some of my favorite colors, purple and pink. I hope to show more of my progress on this painting next week. I hope lovely irises are blooming this spring for you, in your garden.

8 comments:

Memories for Life said...

Absolutely beautiful! The flowers already look awesome and it will look so stunning once complete! Can't wait to see it!

Catherine Holman said...

I look forward to seeing your beautiful painting when it's finished! My Iris have buds, but haven't bloomed yet.

Abby / Linda said...

Gorgeous! Iris is not my favorite flower, but yo did a nice job!

Unknown said...

Your irises are so full of joy Ruth! Iris season came a month early here, unfortunately, so I'll just have to enjoy yours instead. :) xo

NeereAnDear said...

Ruth I cant wait to see the finished product work ... it is gorgeous !! Pure spring love ...

HUGS ~ JO

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Ruth, BEAUTIFUL as only YOU can do. Your work is always the best and this is already stunning. I can only imagine the finish.
Have fun on the process.

Thank you for stopping by. Have a great and creative week.
Hugs, Celestina Marie

Sheryl Hastings said...

Beautiful! I love irises. I'm so bad at gardening but I think I should talk hubby into growing some.

Miss Val's Creations said...

These are so beautiful Ruth! I am looking forward to my irises blooming soon. All the green has come out of the ground already!