Empathy, Flannel Flower

Growing these beauties for the export market was one of my joys of my time as a farmer. A native Australian wild flower which is notoriously difficult to cultivate was a delight. I find these delicate fury beauties uplifting with their resilience growing in wild places that would seem almost impossible. Such is their attraction, they will grow as they please and only as they please. I like that.
Water-colour being my preferred medium, I wanted to paint larger and in a way that does not require glass to protect it.
The canvas is specially prepared prior to painting. After the work is complete it is coated with archival varnish and wax to protect the work for a lifetime. The work can be dust off if needed and damp cloth to clean.