DescriptionIris blooms stepping into another dimension. A study in close ups layers in watercolor and contrast of darks and lights. Lovely colors of the spectrum enhance this magical floral work. 22" x 30"
$2000.00
WOW...The combanation of colors is fantastic! You did something diferent here.. that draws the eyes right in..to search every corner of the picture! I love it!
Artist Reply: sorry for the delay in responding to such a wonderful comment - always feels good to hear from other artists - your view is quite captivating in itself. will check out your gallery as well... barbara
Beautiful composition... you really added something that is not usual to see in florals. I like it very much :)
Artist Reply: thank you for noticing... often i get into funks where the usual just doesn't challenge me much. so i bend the rules. particularly in the BENT IRIS. i do appreciate your time and look at the gallery....
Artist Reply: thank you joanne for the comment -- glad you stopped by... Everyone else who visits here i hope gets a chance to view your gallery as well.
Barbara, this is absolutely lovely and wonderful artwork. I looked at all the artwork in your portfolio and I liked every single image I saw. It is an outstanding portfolio. Congratulations on your very fine creative talent.
Artist Reply: wow -- you made my day. thank you from my heart for your comments and supportive words. if i didn't have to earn a living, ART would be the joyfull use of ALL my time. again, i appreciate your time to view my work and the things you said.
It is absolutely outstanding! Barbara it is always hard to choose - All your work is masterly and this time I've choosen "Watercolor".
I feel very much honored by your warm words
Your friend
Peter
Those who love irises L*O*V*E irises. If you EVER decide to sell this I'd recommend doubling whatever price you're considering - this is one of the best paintings I've ever seen of this beloved subject. You continue to dazzle me with your gifted works, Barbara! Thank you!
44 Comments
John Graham Inkson 30 Dec 2006
Has a good moody feel.Martha Miller 20 Oct 2006
This is lovely. The blues in this are so intense.love itcynthia berridge 20 Oct 2006
awesome art workkiddolucas lee 20 Oct 2006
Comfortingracethea walstra 20 Oct 2006
Very beautiful and awesome work BarbaraOlga van Dijk 20 Oct 2006
I LOVE this one... the colors are breath taking!!Joanne Harvey 08 Jul 2006
WOW...The combanation of colors is fantastic! You did something diferent here.. that draws the eyes right in..to search every corner of the picture! I love it!Stacy Steinman 11 Jun 2006
amazing colors and wonderful composition. excellent job!!Shari Morfin 07 Jun 2006
Really nice work on this one. I like the purple leafy area.Maddison Jamison 30 Apr 2006
These are gorgeous! They remind me of stained glass windows I saw once with colorful irises.Cristina Marsi 23 Apr 2006
Beautiful composition... you really added something that is not usual to see in florals. I like it very much :)joanne elliott 19 Apr 2006
truly gorgeous , this is fantasticchristopher chase 17 Apr 2006
Just beautiful Barbara :) :) *really*....Lynn De Serres 07 Apr 2006
Barbara, this is absolutely lovely and wonderful artwork. I looked at all the artwork in your portfolio and I liked every single image I saw. It is an outstanding portfolio. Congratulations on your very fine creative talent.Vera Harned 26 Mar 2006
Beautiful! Excellent workCarol Roberts 22 Mar 2006
Beautiful and unusual watercolor technique. It has a stained-glass look.Chris Callahan 31 Dec 2005
Gorgeous work! I like the strong use of color in this, and the layering.Los Santonio 07 Dec 2005
your work is very nicely doneRandy Fawcett 01 Nov 2005
Great Work Barbara! Love this!Charlotte Ottilo 29 Sep 2005
Simply exquisite!Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 27 Sep 2005
this is a real GREAT watercolour!!! Beautifull colours and shapes!!!Mercilla Camacho 15 Sep 2005
All I can say is beautifully done. and thanks again.Brigitte Hintner 28 Aug 2005
Hello Barbara I'm impressed, what wonderful colours, shapes and lines ! Beautifully done !Maggi Carstairs 28 Aug 2005
Stunning..wonderful workEmily Reed 08 Jul 2005
This is a truly spectacular painting. Gorgeous!Peter Leahy 21 Jun 2005
this is an absolute beauty, such wonderful colors, you have really captured the spirit of an iris magnificenty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Peter Kripgans 29 May 2005
It is absolutely outstanding! Barbara it is always hard to choose - All your work is masterly and this time I've choosen "Watercolor". I feel very much honored by your warm words Your friend PeterTabitha Borges 24 May 2005
so deatiled but abstract..nice...Greg Vilton 22 May 2005
Nice work on colours and original use of the painting!Rami A. 11 May 2005
Magical work, absolutely amazingWilliam J. Griffith 06 May 2005
Gorgeous work! Love the colors and richness in this!jessica torrant 05 May 2005
Those who love irises L*O*V*E irises. If you EVER decide to sell this I'd recommend doubling whatever price you're considering - this is one of the best paintings I've ever seen of this beloved subject. You continue to dazzle me with your gifted works, Barbara! Thank you!Marilyn Servais 30 Apr 2005
magnificient !!! the transparency and colors are splendid !francis kwok peng kin 27 Apr 2005
very creative with colour to enhance the whole composition..brilliant...Renee Nemerov 26 Apr 2005
Beautiful image! Wonderful colorsCasey Catton 26 Apr 2005
The colors are beautiful in this. Vibrant but soft. Very nice work, Barb!Pat Abbott 26 Apr 2005
This is gorgeous, Barbara.Alberto D'Assumpção 26 Apr 2005
excelent, Barbara! Just excelent!!!lerat andree 26 Apr 2005
Very nice painting. Love the delicate feel of the iris.Dawn Bigford 26 Apr 2005
This is so different... love it... the colours are wonderful and love how you did the dark contrast... great workSusan Epps 26 Apr 2005
Intensity of colour and a great composition...well done, Barbara!Joke Schotting 26 Apr 2005
Beautiful Barbara!!stephanie atlee 25 Apr 2005
Very colorful abstract that feels like it is made for stained glass...lovelyBecky Penn 25 Apr 2005
oh wow! thats beautiful!