The Lincoln Park Zoo is one of my favorite places to visit in Chicago. The grounds are beautiful with lots of flowers and plants and the Conservatory is a peaceful place to visit with so many varieties of ferns, orchids, etc. One day last spring, we planted ourselves on a bench near the peonies, which were so vibrant and beautiful. This one in particular captured my attention.
It was difficult to find the right combination of colors to achieve that glow in some of the petals, but after much layering and persistence, I am very happy with the result.
https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/diane-campion/948-upstager/784477
