My first flower portrait was done in 2003, a random selection of ideas that has gradually evolved into this series. It originated from a simple appreciation of flowers' unique beauty. As I closely studied the blossoms, I could not help but to admire their passionate presence: A flower is never shy to show its true colors. In its relatively short lifetime, a flower is determined to maximize its being - being full, and being alive.

As you may have read in my other pages, I have always considered myself a portrait painter even when painting flowers. During these intimate sittings with my little friends, they individually stood out and their personalities commanded my undivided attention. It was like having pillow talks with your best friend in absolute openness. It was like being close to someone you love to worship.

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Red Carnation

24x48 Oil on Canvas

6.7.2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Twin Tiger Lilly

30X40 Oil on Canvas

10.15.2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Magnolia

20X30 Oil on Canvas

9.22.2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pink Calla Lilly

15x30 Oil on Canvas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sun Flower

30X30 Oil on Canvas 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An Artichoke in the Moonlight

30x30 Oil on Canvas

 

 

 

 

 

Pink Tiger Lilly

24x30 Oil on Canvas

Sold

Protea Sheila

20x24 Oil on Canvas

NFS

Red Sun Flower  

30x40 Oil on Canvas

Gift to Mom 

Orange Rose

18x24 Oil on Canvas

White Calla Lilly 

24x30 Oil on Canvas

Sold 

Green Orchid

20x20 Oil on Canvas

 Red Protea 

30x40 Oil on Canvas

NFS

Red Poppy

20x20 Oil on Canvas

Sold

Purple Iris 

24x24 Oil on Canvas

Pink Dahlia

18x24 Oil on Canvas