I have 6 Arisaema watercolour paintings at Open Eye Gallery Edinburgh until 24th Oct. Book a visit on 0131 557 1020 or [email protected] or visit online www.openeyegallery.co.uk
This is Ariseama costatum, I was initially entranced with the colour and shape of the flower with its super long spadix, however as I watched it grow and develop, I also became hugely attracted to the leaf, it reminds me of an elephant head! The carmine edging to the leaves is so spectacular. I also love the deep chocolate colour at the top of the peduncle holding up the fruits.
This painting was completed over 2 years, in the first summer and autumn I painted the flower and fruit, then the next summer I worked on the leaf.
I thought you might like to see some of the measured drawings, colour matching and test bits that go into making up a painting like this and how they can be collaged together when necessary.
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