Blue Gladiolus for a Dear Friend

I painted this sky-blue gladiolus as a birthday gift for a dear friend, layered watercolor washes to capture those ruffled petals, soft veining, and the golden stamens that glow against crisp white space. The gladiolus, a symbol of strength and loyalty, felt like the perfect bloom to celebrate Trish.

We made a whole day of it at Cut Flower Co. in Norman, OK, wandering quiet rows of field-grown flowers and learning how to harvest them the right way. If you’re nearby, it’s a peaceful, hands-on garden experience where you can clip fresh stems and craft a market-style bouquet to take home. It was the sweetest backdrop to a special celebration and a beautiful spark for new floral paintings.

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