Flower in the Woods

I love the mountains and walking in the woods. This painting reminded me of the discoveries to be found in the dark undergrowth. No, I didn't plan all of this ahead of time. My painting tell me what they will become. This one began with gesso on watercolor paper. As I added paint, floral and leaf shapes seemed to beckon to me and I pulled them out by painting negatively around them.  I liked the shaft of light that lit on the petals.

Watercolor on gesso paper - Size: 11" x 14"             Original art, unframed: $125