Not Like the Others

I wanted to create a piece that celebrated things that stand out from their environment, hence the title.  In this work, the hero pansy is front and center, sunlit and proud against the background.  I particularly loved the raspberry reds and pinks, set against a cooler pineapple yellow in the background.  The lower unopened buds lent themselves particularly well to the addition of topographical inkwork.

Original Artwork

The original painting was part of the Peninsula Art League Fall Member Show 2026, in Gig Harbor WA.  

Professional grade watercolor and archival ink on 12" x 16" Arches 140lb 100% cotton cold press paper. Signed by the artist.