1099 Aloha

 I took the reference photo for this painting at the Chicago Botanical Gardens.  There are stairs surrounding the waterfall, and at the top there is a beautiful hibiscus bush.  It's always crowded on this narrow path, so I had one shot, and I think this turned out to be a perfect pose.  I always think of Hawaii when I think of hibiscus, where I've never been, unfortunately.  

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819 Hibiscus Buds

My neighbor Vicki has a beautiful yard with many gardens, and giving her much pride is a giant hibiscus tree.  It has stunning dinner plate sized flowers, but I loved the buds.  I'm afraid I didn't do them justice.

"819 Hibiscus Buds"
watercolor - 8x8 in

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