Southeast Alaska Flowers

These are ready to go!  Each is 9x12 and framed nicely in white 16x20 frames. 

Lupine, Arctic Daisies, and Mint    

I painted four similar florals this summer on Yupo paper, which is slick and non-absorbant.  This keeps the pigments very strong and colors vibrant, plus it causes some unpredictable flowing and pooling of the paint which I like.

Columbine, Bluebells of Scotland, and Lousewort

These are wildflowers that I found growing around our cabin in Southeast Alaska.  I wonder why the Bluebell of Scotland is so named, since they are definitely more purple than blue.

Wild Rose and Ferns

The rose above was in my neighbor's yard, and is similar to the prickly rose found in Interior Alaska, only bigger and darker red.  

Black Currant, Fireweed, and Salmonberry

The black currant plant has red-orange leaves all season. which are a beautiful contrast to the deep purple berries.