Heliconia - Final Painting

Heliconia #1 with light background

 

Heliconia #2  - with medium background

Heliconia -  5 x 7 Final painting with dark background. on watercolor paper

I have finally finished painting this Heliconia.  I took me quite a bit of time and effort.  I found that I still have a lot to learn in watercolor washes, watercolor paint characteristics and the characteristic of the various watercolor paper as well.  Painting is an on going learning process.  It is not simple and yet it eludes me everytime I think I got it under control.  More practice is needed.  That's for sure.