Miniature Moth Orchid Painting in Pastel

Completed my second miniature painting tonight. Although not 100% satisfied with it, I take it as a learning experience and just move on!  I will be posting my completed cat commission tomorrow, now that the owner approved the final version.

hummm, now what to work on next....

"Cascade of Blossoms"

Phalaenopsis (Moth) Orchid

3" x 4.5"

pastel on sandpaper

Miniature Pastel Painting no.2

Being an avid orchid collector, I have been wanting to paint one of my flowering beauties for as long as I can remember. I have spent the better part of yesterday going over my photos and trying to figure out which poses to combine and use fo rmy next composition.  Many of you will readily recognize this now popular orchid as none other than the "moth" orchid.