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botanical gallery

Blue Iris

An unusual pale blue bearded iris motivated this detailed watercolour flower portrait

Fritillaria Imperialis

Red Peony

A deep red peony was the subject matter for this watercolour painting

Delphinium

The variety of blue tones found in the delphinium flower motivated this watercolour painting

Iclandic Poppy 1

Watercolour painting of the delicte iclandic poppy, Papaver nudicaule

Oriental Poppy 1

The huge papery flowers of the red oriental poppy (Papaver orientale) provided the material for this watercolour painting

Field Poppy

Commissioned watercolour flower portrait of the common field poppy Papaver rhoeas found in abundance in British corn fields.

Parrot Tulips

The frilly petals of the vivid orange red parrot tulips with a bright green and yellow centres inspired this painting

Iclandic Poppy 2

Watercolour painting of the delicte iclandic poppy, Papaver nudicaule

Iris Foetidissima

Detailed watercolour painting of the seedcase of Iris foetidissima and its vibrant orange seeds.

Fuchsia

Watercolour flower portrait of the magenta and red fuchsia, commissioned as a wedding anniversary gift.