Lately I've been painting iris.  This exotic flower, that blooms for a very short time during the spring, is Tennessee's state flower.  They come in a myriad of colors and shapes.  All varieties that I am aware of have stands and falls.  That is just what it sounds like, the stands stand up and the falls fall down, albeit some fall more than others.  My favorites are the old fashioned varieties that remind me of days gone bye.  I guess I'm just a traditionalist. 
The painting of "Iris, My Iris" is oil on linen canvas measuring 16"x12".  I did some small 5x7 studies in the spring and this is a studio work inspired by some of those paintings and photos I took.
 
We had a great time at Doris Hunter's Summertime Show in Cullowhee, NC.  It was a lovely event and we met many new people.  That is always fun.