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studies in indigo

orchid in indigo outline

i like to get close to the earth with my paints. this flower study was made with handmade indigo watercolor, with gold mica touches, from some indigo i got from a farmer in Pakistan. i turned this raw pigment into watercolor paint with a solution of gum arabic, organic honey, and cinnamon oil as a preservative.

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  1. sandrakorth01 Avatar
    sandrakorth01

    This is an interesting study of a shape that is found in so many gardens and forests. The orchid is one of the most elegant and is graced with a long life.

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    1. jenn* Avatar
      jenn*

      thank you; the orchid is my favorite flower. i have two in bloom right now. 🙂

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  2. pirateboldlyd4cb53bfb5 Avatar
    pirateboldlyd4cb53bfb5

    So much fine detail! Awesome.

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    1. jenn* Avatar
      jenn*

      Why thank you! ❤

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