a dark Iris

This bearded iris, Black Ware, bloomed just after i finished this painting.

Both are gorgeous. What a talent.

Wow!! Beautiful indeed! You make me hungry for more of your artwork.
Thanks for posting. Such a respite for tired eyes.

Yeah, post more bloo!

that is the most beautiful photo comp. I have seen in a long time!!! what an eye for beauty
Gloria

Lovely painting, lovely iris. Thanks for showing both of them to us!

Yes bloomoon, that is an eye for beauty, and an ability to express it so lovely.Mike

Love your painting!

wow...hey thankyou everyone!
i wasn't expecting any comments!
thanks very much, for your positive words.
gardens do inspire art,
and nurturing of beauty in life.
Gardening has been a large part
of my spirit evolution,
and the painting..has been a challenge,
after 17 years at it, i sometimes get it.

Well, if you wanted to see another,
this Bearded Iris - Moon Dawn,
it's first bloom for me, photographed in dawn light.

and a painting,
duske, which sees the light,
at the other side of day.

thanks friends,
arte in Oz.

Another beautiful duo... thank you for sharing with us.

So very beautiful....both the blooms and the paintings!

Really beautiful piece:) I really like your painting style.

The color of the iris is in the painting. Was the iris a color inspiration for the painting? Beautiful, both of them!

I'm impressed!

Another masterpiece, you seem to posess the french artist that had the colors of the flowers so well's talent, his name started with an "M", can't remember.Mike

Monet? I love his artwork! You are very talented, please post more.
Teresa

Yes, Monet, thanks sometime I can't remember my own name.Mike

many thanks everyone!
your comments were great to read.
the Iris 'Black Ware' did seem to have a psychic link
to the painting emerging,..though i was thinking more,
one of those blackish Frittilaria lilys..in the painting.
the painting took about 3 days, and then the Iris bloomed..
it shares the colors..i definately feel,
gardens influence your life.
i know its a healthy thing to love nature at some level.
we gardeners are sort of Earth's bees.
ever tried to cross pollinate an Iris?
they're getting more action than i am!

so, thanks DG folks.
it was a lovely suprise to see you all.
a last one for now, bye
arte.

Maybe last, but by no means least! Your art and irises are just beautiful. I appreciate you sharing with us.

I think it would be wonderful to have a garden in Australia so I could experience spring iris bloom twice a year. You are a very talented artist.

that would be something,
gardening in both hemispheres!
i think i'd like two Autumns a year,
and no Summer!
it's too hot down here for me.
:)
thankyou for your positive words friends.
arte in Oz.

Wow please continue to share you amazing talent with us!!

Very peaceful!