Orchids in Blue

Pure Habotai Silk

Cymbidium orchids growing in half-barrel pots in my garden served as models for this watercolor painting. I normally paint indoors in my studio, but I couldn’t move the barrels, and I didn’t want to cut the flower stalks. Painting outdoors is more of a challenge for me.  It’s tricky to find a place to keep the water jars, brushes and palette, and it’s hard to get comfortable. Most important, though, the light constantly changes!