Florals (cont.)

There is something very special about irises.  The bloom is complex with overlapping petals and the colors are varied and beautiful.  I have some irises on LBI.  Unfortunately, they bloom early and I don't always get to enjoy them.  They are in a variety of colors--yellow, purple, red, and some pale blue ones that we have had for many years.  Mr. Edward Skiba gave them to us, probably 30+ years ago. The bulbs have multiplied and we shared them with many friends in Allentown.  Mr. Skiba was a lovely man, kind and pleasant, who died too young.
Here are two new iris painting where I tried to capture the delicate blooms in beautiful colors.