Iris Portrait is a painting by Catherine Twomey which was uploaded on April 13th, 2020.
Iris Portrait
When I moved to Asheville, North Carolina, in 2016, I had no idea what was going to come up in the spring garden. As a nature-loving gardener,... more
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Price
$300
Dimensions
6.000 x 8.000 x 0.250 inches
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Title
Iris Portrait
Artist
Catherine Twomey
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
When I moved to Asheville, North Carolina, in 2016, I had no idea what was going to come up in the spring garden. As a nature-loving gardener, however, I knew the long-neglected property needed a lot of tender loving care to be brought back to life. A small pod of iris were in the front yard, but yielded no flowers that spring.
The second year I amended the soil and was rewarded with a few blossoms. This year was a breakthrough - there are many flowers of a brilliant, rich purple-lilac-reddish hue. This oil painting is the result.
There's a lot to be said for spending days getting to know a particular flower. It's pandemic time and I'm in isolation like everyone else, so I have the time. I adored setting up the light and angle of the buds and petals so they caught the light just so. The layers gradually built and as I worked, I was able to achieve that velvety softness that only iris have.
Uploaded
April 13th, 2020
Comments (1)
Lois Bryan
Read your description and i can surely say, you achieved your loving goal. In fact, even before I read your words, I saw the love and care and attention to every detail and nuance in your wonderful brush work. You have a talent ... and you have love!!! And you give joy to your devoted followers!!!! l/f t p and fb
Catherine Twomey replied:
Thanks again, Lois! I sure miss gardening - yesterday it was 67 (going to snow tomorrow, however) and I was able to yank some weeds and just soak in the smells and sun. You are very kind! Best, Catherine
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