Blooming Iris With Newborn Vigor

"How can one help but shiver with delight

when your hot fingers close 

around the stem of a live flower, 

cool from the shade and 

stiff with newborn vigor!"

~ Colette

Iris Blossom

Iris Blossom

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Sometimes a few minor adjustments can make a major improvement! I finished this alcohol ink painting yesterday, but wasn't quite happy with it. After looking at the photo of it for a bit, it became obvious what needed to be done.

Before tweaking the painting -

Today I did a little rework; lightening the stem to bring it forward and darkening the leaf to the left to push it back. I think it reads much better now. Don't you agree?

The sun is shining! What a drastic change from last week's winter blast. It's 58 degrees out and tonight we "Spring Ahead". Yay! Finally the days will be longer!

HAPPY SPRING EVERYONE!

Thanks for stopping by and for your comments.

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