Original artwork description:

"My Funny Valentine" is an original watercolour inspired by the timeless lyrics of "My Funny Valentine," famously sung by Frank Sinatra:

My funny Valentine
Sweet comic Valentine
You make me smile with my heart...

As these words echoed in my mind, I found myself translating their gentle melancholy and charm into a portrait of nature—capturing the delicate beauty of Beallara Peggy Ruth Carpenter orchids in full bloom. These exotic orchids, with their intricate patterns and unique presence, embody the same tender contradictions expressed in the song: beauty that’s unconventional, captivating, and deeply personal.

The painting is created on Fabriano 640 gsm professional-grade watercolour paper—a thick, heavy, acid-free surface that enhances the vibrancy of the pigments and ensures lasting quality.

Materials used:

Fabriano 640 gsm watercolor paper; Schmincke's artist's quality watercolors

Tags:

#blue #floral #exotic #flower #orchid #orchids #watercolor #light blue #pink abstract #pink and #exotic flowers #orchid abstract #orchid art #exotic flower