Mother Nature is the inspiration for much of my work. I like to work with patterns and designs created in plants, rocks, and vegetables. Many of my images are found while walking in my neighborhood, traveling, or just growing in the backyard. The roses you see here, were painted one vertical stripe at a time, shifting each section up or down (the paper has not been cut). The format adds wonderful edges and texture to finished paintings, inviting the viewer to take a closer look.  I have been painting with watercolor for the past 20 years. And I have had the good fortune to attend workshops and classes with many talented artists. My paintings are in personal collections in North and South America. See Iretta's Bio here.