Paphio praestans: Back to Indonesia
While preparing for my return to Indonesia for good, I managed to paint this before leaving Sheffield. I have received too much blessings while living in the UK,
which I lose count, but the most important one is my journey through
botanical arts. I am not sure how my new-found love for botanical art
will survive Indonesia since finding botanical art societies, even
fellow artists, will be difficult in my home country. However, let's worry not. Instead, I thank for all things life has given me. Hence, I'd rather think about many intriguing plants in Indonesia waiting to be painted!
This is a painting of Paphiopedilum praestans, lady slipper orchid from Papua, Indonesia, based on my study sketch
and photographs of the specimen I did last year. Somehow having a baby
changed my initial plan on how to paint it. I left my previous sketch of
a complete plant (with leaves and roots), then drew a new sketch driven by
my current feelings. If you notice it, I paint the blossomed flower to
pose as if hugging the bud. Have I become such a sentimental painter
now?
"The Old and The Young I", Paphiopedilum praestans. Watercolours on Fabriano Artistico HP paper.
So many changes in your life! Having a baby, going back to Indonesia! Who knows maybe there are artists in your country to like what you do and maybe you will find a new circle of friends. But on the other hand maybe you will start a school of botanological painters!Good luck!AriadnefromGreece!
ReplyDeleteEunike, your work is brilliant. I have a feeling we will continue to see botanical paintings and illustrations from you. Wishing you all the best on your new adventure.
ReplyDeleteThis is GORGEOUS!!!! I love it, I really do. It's such a powerful orchid, it has real zest to it. Fabulous - I want to see more!!
ReplyDeleteI am sure your botanical art will survive the transition back to Indonesia Eunike, for me here in Western Australia there are very few similar artists and we don't have a society but still manage to work in with other artists and create even more interesting art groups.
ReplyDeleteI love your painting - it is very poignant and meaningful. Best wishes to you x
Hi Eunike. Why haven't you posted anymore? Love your work.
ReplyDeleteEunike this is so beautiful! I look forward to seeing more of your wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I really thank you for all your kind comments and continual supports. I feel as if I have many friend within my arm's reach although we live far apart.
ReplyDelete@Ariadne, thank you for your kind wishes. Unfortunately, I've still yet to meet botanical fellows or the community here :)
@Vicki, many thanks for sharing your experience in Western Australia. Yes, I think I can find other art groups here. Yogyakarta is city of culture. It has quite many art communities and I am happy to live here. My best wishes to you, too. xx
@J R Shepherd, Thank you, Dear! Congratulation for being featured in BBC4. I wish I could watch the program. Please let me know, if there is any link to watch the movie. Thanks!
@Evamariaruhl, @Luca, @Polly, thank you for your encouraging comments. Actually I have something interesting to write by the end of this month. Please bear with me while I try to find something else to write in between :p xx