Vincent van Gogh is a great inspiration to try to recreate and draw his painting . So many colours , so many different techniques.
Will never be able to emulate him but it is worth trying with different media.
Here I have used ink pens and felt-tip pens to paint the blue irises. The blue in various shades makes the flowers shine. They stand out nicely against the green leaves. It became a bit of a line drawing as it is quite tight.
I have time to draw and paint more after years of volunteer work for the St. Care Foundation The Gambia. Inspiration I got in the Gambia where I also lived. The colors, the population and life is a great source of inspiration. But also the quieter.. Read more…