Exploding Iris
by Barbara McMahon
Title
Exploding Iris
Artist
Barbara McMahon
Medium
Painting - Watercolour
Description
The meaning of the Greek word iris means, rainbow. The plant of iris is named after the goddess 'Iris' because of its beauty and because of the varied colors in the flowers of this genus. In Greek legends and mythology, the goddess 'Iris' was the messenger who traveled on the rainbow between the lands of Human beings and the Gods. The flower of iris implies a message and a promise of hope. The meaning of this flower is often associated with valor and wisdom.
Painting this watercolour was a real pleasure for me, as sometimes the paint just flows and you don't stop until completed. Not until some time later, my 7 year old grandchild said to me, "Gramma, I really like how you added the two rabbits to your painting". I took a second look, and sure enough, there they were, ears and all!!! I love the unencumbered minds of children and their ability to see things most of us do not. We should all try to look through the eyes of a child occasionally. Thank you for viewing. Barbara McMahon
This image has been featured in the following FAA groups.
Women Painters Group 06/23/20
Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Group 06/03/20
Polish Painters Group 2020
Non Photography 05/27/21
Frozen in Time 05/28/21
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February 23rd, 2013
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Comments (64)
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic watercolor iris, Barbara! Wonderful colors, loose artistic style and composition! L/F
Laurel Adams
Barbara, this is such a delicate Iris painting!...Such A SPECTACULAR entry in the FRAGILE FLOWERS Contest!...thank you, thank you for this glimpse of BEAUTY ..LF ..BEST to you
Madalena Lobao-Tello
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Your artwork is among the Top 10 in the Contest - "Flowers painted by women painters" sponsoring by the Group Women Painters - Hand paintings only. Great image, wonderful colors, very well done! F
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Madalena for your wonderful comment! and the feature in the Women Painter's Group!
Randy Rosenberger
Congratulations for having this great piece of artwork chosen to be featured in our Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. I am proud to be able to support and promote all artists within our group. I very much enjoyed viewing the masterfully done piece from you portfolio to show off to all other artists and to attract perspective buyers. Thanks for sharing your beautiful artwork with all FAA members. Well worthy of this recognition.
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Randy for the feature in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Group! Much appreciated!
Conni Schaftenaar
Just nominated this my Pick of the Day in the Women Painters group new discussion thread, Barbara - I envy your ability to paint an iris in such a lovely, loose style!
Jolanta Anna Karolska
đź‘ŤCongratulations, your beautiful and interesting work has been featured in Polish Painters Palette Group.
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you Jolanta for the feature in the Polish Painters Palette Group! Much appreciated.
Conni Schaftenaar
Congrats on your 2nd place win in the Ineffable Irises contest, Barbara! Voted, L/F
Laurel Adams
CONGRATULATIONS Barbara, you are the TIED SECOND PLACE WINNER in the “INEFFABLE IRIS” CONTEST featuring 43 members, exhibited 90 amazing, varied media entries of Beauty, Imagination and Creativity and generated 176 votes. YAY!
Hiroko Stumpf
Congratulations for 3rd place of Ineffable Irises- No Photography contest. Beautiful painting.
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