One
of the greatest pleasures I get as an artist is to observe the natural
world up close: in this case, taking the time to really "look"
at a flower. To draw, and paint a picture of a subject like this, is
such a wonderful way to expand one's appreciation of the design and
intricacies of nature. The versatility of oil paint is such that it
can be thinned-down to handle much like water colour, allowing me to
achieving a high degree of delicate detailing.
