From the artist:

Flowers and leaves come and go throughout the seasons, and I am fond of keeping their beauty around me. I invite you to see my watercolor illustrations of all kinds of flowers and the beauty of nature I encounter in my garden, and as I walk around my neighborhood or botanical gardens.

I try my best to capture the plants’ colors, nuances, movements, and almost anything that reminds me of the pleasure of seeing them grow, appear, and wilt, even if sometimes it is just a part of the flower that intrigued me. For that reason I do not consider myself a botanical illustrator. I do not dissect them or go to look at their roots. I paint the parts that attract me, fascinated by keeping their details. The closer I come to see their structure, the more excited I become.

As you walk through my garden of paintings, sometimes creatures appear with the flowers or plants. I love birds, butterflies, bugs and snails. They give an idea of the size of the plant, but also add to the form and color of the piece. I am self-taught and am challenged by intricate transparencies and crave for figuring out the best way to imprint them. Overall, this is an invitation to look at nature and bring respect to this magnificent world that gives us so much in return.

Meet the artist at a reception Saturday March 8 from noon to 2 p.m.

The exhibit is open during library hours.