American Standard II P08983-P00007 Resplendent with detail

Resplendent with detail

this painting was created using repurposed paint

this stunning wall hanging is crafted from cotton fabrics using multiple surface design processes

The piece is then burnished by hand to a satin finish

American Standard II P08983-P00007 Resplendent with detailThis close up botanical study captures a single yellow iris against a stark black ground, the flower cropped tight to fill the frame. Pale lemon and cream give way to earthy ochre shadows, with dusty lavender along the veins and sharp burgundy lines tracing the lower petals. Smooth gradients create a luminous, backlit glow across the thin, translucent petals, while wet on dry linework and soft wet on wet blending define the veins and folds. Watercolor