IRIS COLLAGE

I love combining my watercolours with papers, stamping and interesting designs.

I began by painting the irises leaving the right side blank...then I added Japanese rice papers, gold stamping and painting behind the iris in black acrylic.  The gold doesn't show up very well in the photo but the right side has a beautiful pattern of gold running through it.

This iris is one I will make cards from and also my gift items I create like trivets, coasters, trays, wallets, etc.
I know it is a bearded iris but I wish I had the botanical name.. if any one knows let me know :)

This is another watercolour of an iris...enhanced with acrylics, stamping and texture. It is quite interesting in person.