Beallara "Tahoma Glacier Green"

This is a hybrid characterised by spider shapes. The leaves look like spider legs. This is a flower very tolerant. It can be cultivated in a warm space as well as in a glasshouse. The flowers of the orchid are 10 centimetres long in diameter. The single stem of this orchid can possess up to 8 flowers.

Paphiopedilum "Chiquita"

This species resembles P."Longuevilles". It also possesses a small rosy bag for insects to pollinate. It is also very attractive as far as the colours are concerned.

Paphiopedilum "Lebaudyanum"

This is one of the old hybrids of the species P. haynaldianum and P. philippinese which is looked for and not easy to find. Paphiopedilum is a big plant with long, green leaves. there are many flowers growing on the stem which open at the same time.

Phragmipedium "Longeville"

This orchid is interesting because it possesses a little rosy bag by means of which it attracts insects. This part of the orchid is different in different species.

Phalaenopsis schilleriana

I talked my mother into buying a book on orchids for me. It was not so cheap but the deal was made and I finally bought it. It was my inspiration to draw new, fascinating flower species. The first one was this orchid species with grand , pink flowers on thin stems. What I found out from the book is that it is not actually true that the orchid needs a warm, humid climate. In fact some of them grow beautifully on mountain slopes close to the freezing point.

Hydrangea and pears

This study consists of a flower and fruit. What I don't like in it is the vicious green of the flower. It changes the focus of the picture attracting attention to the middle of the work. In general, I like the shapes of the pears. They look like real fruit and the choice of shapes is also appropriate.

Hydrangea with briar-rose

This picure is an example of pastels plus pencil. I blent them together and something interesting was created. The line in pencil showed the shapes of the petals expanding in different directions. The picure seems to move.

Honeysuckle behind an ornamented gate

This picture shows the charm of the decorative old gate and honeysuckle whith its seductive smell. The flowers were a challenge for me because of their oblong and detailed shapes. I took pleasure in drawing them. The article in the magazine I took the photo from was in fact about ornamented gates not about flowers.

Virginia creeper behind a steel prop

This picture I find interesting because of the set of autumnal colours. It shows the beauty of the autumn. The steel prop adds magic to it. I like red, yellow and all the possible blends on the leaves. My new idea was to create different frames- white instead of black ones which some find eyecatching.

The primrose-study3

The primrose study in black. I used colourful black which is a blend of black and other colours. What I find interesting is that the primrose seems to be fragile and delicate.

The primrose- study2

The primrose study is with the presence of yellow. Everything has already been explained. I have nothing to add.

Primrose- study 1

Now, I'm trying to expand my vocabulary in order to display my new works in detail. I set about drawing flowers 'cause it is my hobby and they are very graceful. First, I want to introduce the primrose study1. Each study of the primrose is different in the choice of colours and the set consists of 3 examples. This one is in green. The pictures are diminished on purpose. The smaller they are the easier they are to make. I've heard a praise that they are quite something. It is up to you what you think about them.

Moshio

Hello! Long time no see. This time I have the great set of new pastel drawings. I took up drawing flowers only. I find it less tiresome than for example depicting faces. The photo I want to present is Moshio. This is a plant species putting out leaves on the shore of Lake Maggiore in Italy. It is ,in my opinion, stunning. In the first place there are the blooming flowers whereas there are the muted colours in the background. To me it resembles the lotus. I mean the petals and the shape of the flower as well. Enjoy watching though I hardly see anybody on my site. That's a pity.