Authentic and original cheapest illustration titled, “Abstract Spring Flora and Fauna,” part four

This is an authentic and original illustration titled, “Abstract Spring Flora and Fauna,” part four. You are viewing a complete textured and abstract painting providing the viewer an opportunity to thoroughly examine the detailed pattern and designs within. This illustration is a continuum of the artist's (myself) current series inspired by a plethora of recently sighted bloomed garden variety species in Bethesda, Maryland. The previous abstract red bud paintings accompanied by the wild yellow flower, were carefully selected while on a recent outdoor excursion. The one you are viewing here is commonly sighted on residential properties all over the place. With the weather transitioning to a more pleasant spring temperature, many perennials, are now showing signs of healthy production and growth. If you are a gardener and admirer of seasonal perennials, you are looking at the “Hosta Plant,” They are considered to be low maintenance, originated in the orient. History confirms they were brought to Europe in the 1700's, and present day there are known to be over 2,500 cultivars. The classic species you are seeing here is the green and cream colored plant commonly seen as ornamental plants favored on residential properties and landscape all around. The original photograph of subject selected was directly from the artist's (myself) property, not bloomed as of yet, and covered by necessary shading provided by the architecture of my house. Due to the fact that my series is abstract, I've intentionally painted all Flora and Fauna in a way to help guide the viewer a chance to examine a thorough review of each painting. This personal preferred style and technique provides a chance to better identify the distinguished elements and unique features within. Phase one was the initial graphite sketch. On quality mixed media, I sketched the dominant feature, “The Hosta,” first and foremost prior to the other elements within. There are three obvious plants all within close proximity sprouting and embedded in the ground soil and mulch. The smaller one to the left is a single leaf open noticeably seen lower level near the larger two unopened leaves in the center. I then proceeded to sketch the larger foliage obviously appearing abstract and almost as if it were “edible,” reminiscent of a vegetable. I wanted to infuse designs, details and patterns on the interior surrounding to enhance the subject. You will see the bold obvious designs in darker and lighter shades throughout. Phase two was the infusion of colored pencil. With black, white, gold, brown, greens, yellow, bronze, and grey, I blended and shade in over the phase one. This phase always helps visually guide my attention on the separate varied elements within. Phase three was the application of acrylic paint. With the same colors used as in phase two, fine brushes and desire to enhance the painting with texture cheapest, I applied thicker amounts of paint. You will see this obvious detail in bronze and gold within. I was very attracted to the dominant feature “The Hosta,” and it's natural appearance to how it was seen in “real time,” so I painted and speckled yellow and greens accompanied by the white linear details portraying the natural leaf veins noticeably seen on the foliage. Upon completion I sprayed it with clear acrylic sealant to prevent any damage or “bleeding of the colors.” The authentic and original illustration is available for purchase in print. This would make for an ideal housewarming gift or simply be a nice addition to an existing collection. Please enjoy. Jessica Ahmadi