by yani li
watercolor
h: 37 w: 26 d: 1 (cms).
This piece is a study of Paphiopedilum venustum, an orchid species renowned for its unique and ornate flowers, featuring petals adorned with distinct green and purple-brown veins and spots. To capture the plant's vitality, I employed a multi-layered glazing technique, building up transparency to reflect the waxy texture of the pouch and the delicate, cilia-fringed margins of the petals. This orchid is native to the Himalayan region, including India, Nepal, and parts of Tibet. Due to habitat loss, it is rare in the wild. Through this painting, I seek to invite the viewer into the microscopic world of this orchid, highlighting the fragile balance of biodiversity in the Himalayan region.
£550 (As exhibited.)
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