The flower portrayed here is one of the Cattleya orchid varieties. Orchids dot the landscape of Hawai‘i. They can be found on the grounds of hotels, the backyards of many homes, and on the plates of most restaurants. Orchids are quite easy to grow…as long as you remember to ignore them and be patient. Generally, they like indirect sun and very little water. When cared for properly, they’ll bloom once a year…or when they’re ready.

As if descending from on high, this orchid gently floats into your life. Its soft moving light offers to fill your space with feelings of serenity and peace.

When I titled this painting, I was tempted to call it "Heaven Scent" but I thought most orchids don't have much scent. Then, yesterday I went to the orchid nursery in Palolo Valley. OMG! The Cattleyas there smelled SO good, I might have to reconsider this title!

Image size: 15"Hx11.25"W

Original Watercolor has been SOLD.

Available as an Open-edition laser print: 8x10=$20; 11x14=$34; 16x20=$60