3 Proteas on Blue Painting

This is one in a series of little pieces I painted recently, and one of a series of wildly blooming protea pieces. The blue gouache background runs from deep greeny blue tones at the base, up to paler blue at the top edges. It contrasts beautifully against the warm oranges, pinks and peaches of the protea petals and the crisp white of the flower centers. The eucalyptus and protea leaves run the gamut of blue and yellow greens, with swirly brushstrokes and waxy golden brown edges. The piece is painted on a pale wood block, with wood edges remaining visible where it cradles.