Maki

Wildflowers.

In the glare of the lights behind the mirror glass
Grow wild flowers are expensive,
Delicate and sweet, subtle smells,
The leaves and stalks is full of beauty.
Them only in greenhouses carefully,
They brought over blue seas;
They are not afraid of blizzards cold
Violent thunderstorms and freshness of the nights...
There are fields of my homeland modest
Sisters and brothers overseas colors:
Their only spring incense
In verdure of may woods and meadows.
They did not see greenhouses mirror,
And the sky a blue expanse,
They did not see the lights, and mysterious
Eternal constellation pattern gold.
Winnows from them beauty bashful,
The heart and eyes of the family they
Talking about long-forgotten
Bright days.

(Ivan Bunin).


The painting is executed in watercolor on paper with a nice rough surface.
Finishing lacquer creates the picture of a delicate satin film which protects the picture from damage and gives it a gentle shimmer.