Picture: Blue irises

When irises
bloom - will
wind of spring...

( ISA, "Primroses")

Since ancient times, people believed that each flower has its own meaning. Over the years, the value has varied, different interpretations were given in different time periods.
Some of the peoples of iris symbolizes good news. However, in most countries, iris flowers give the value of fearlessness, wisdom, valor. In Japan these flowers are presented to men, to awaken their bravery and courage. Because iris flowers are very similar to swords. In Japanese calligraphy the same characters are iris and military spirit.

The picture is made with pastels on the sketch in gouache on thick textured paper.Halftone colors vary depending on the lighting.Pastel is on the verge between drawing and painting and requires very good lighting. Then the infinity of shades appears, the game of translucent layering.