This watercolor captures tiger lilies in the quiet aftermath of a summer storm, their petals still heavy with raindrops that cling like small, luminous pauses. I was drawn to the tension between movement and stillness—the way the blooms curl and twist with energy, while the droplets slow everything down, holding the moment in suspension.
The saturated oranges and deep, moody blues heighten that contrast, suggesting both the intensity of the storm and the calm that follows. In this piece, I explore resilience and renewal—how even in the wake of disruption, there is a kind of quiet brilliance, a softness that emerges when the world catches its breath.
Original painting- 5.5" x 12.5" Arches Cold Press watercolor paper. Mixed media- watercolor, gouache, and pen.
Reproduction- 4.5" x 10" Premium Hot Press paper. Limited run of 100.
