Wild European Orchids - A new illustration series

I've been sketching orchids in the field last summer in several places, and I thought it would be nice to turn all my sketches into more finished artworks.
I chose to illustrate all wild orchids that I managed to spot in spring and summer of 2022 - I spotted 9 different species. It doesn't sound like much to find 9 different flowers, but each one was a spectacular find for me - these plants are rare, protected, and they only bloom once a year for a few weeks.
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[@roksannastephens4375]

Beautiful and delicate. Yes please I would love to see a series of orchard/? paintings.

[@johngraham4053]

I can see how much you enjoy your discoveries in nature Julia and the joy that comes through your painting. Many wonderful discoveries to come I am sure. Thank you for sharing.

[@NatureSketchbook]

Yes, I love those trips and each new discovery! Thank you kindly John. :)

[@debbief4005]

Your paintings are beautiful, Julia. You did such a nice job of detailing the orchid and adding the soft details of the grasses and other plants as a soft accompaniment. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@NatureSketchbook]

Thank you kindly Debbie!

[@katefromthesouth]

You should take a holiday in the Lot in the Quercy Blanc in France, a paradise of wild orchids 😊

[@susanbeaumont9478]

This is so lovely! I love coming upon wild orchids in the Canadian North and in Newfoundland. You have inspired me to paint these beauties. I love how you embark on self-initiated art projects too, Julia --something I need to try more of. So good to see you again and to enjoy your gentle respect and celebration of nature!

[@NatureSketchbook]

Thank you kindly Susan! Definitely try painting orchids, I found it very interesting to figure out how they are actually built, how to mix the different pinks, plus it's always nice to spot them! :)

[@susanbeaumont9478]

@@NatureSketchbook Great things to watch for --the subtle intricacy of their structures and the sweet subtlety of hues in nature's florals--pinks especially! thank you, Julia! I still remember the joy and utter surprise when I came across polka dotted little beauties in moss (in a cloud of mosquitoes ha, ha, as they were in bog like coniferous habitat)!!

[@mudotter]

Beautiful work, and the shots of your country side are delightful.

[@NatureSketchbook]

Thank you kindly Kathleen!

[@MelisWilliam]

I've been watching your videos for a while and I just want to say I love your paintings so so much

[@NatureSketchbook]

Thank you kindly Melis!

[@mylovelyclementinemylovely904]

Your work is so beautiful. You make look painting so easily and approachable. Great work and video.😊

[@NatureSketchbook]

Thank you!

[@fuzzydragons]

very pretty wild orchids 😀 always better to draw from life when you can, the result are so lovely😀

[@NatureSketchbook]

Thank you! It's not always possible, but I too prefer to draw from life whenever I can. :)

[@starr-starr]

So interesting! Thank you for sharing

[@NatureSketchbook]

Thank you very much! :)

[@rhodaschaffer1082]

Well done!

[@NatureSketchbook]

Thank you!