Native Lilies of California mini series

The summer after grad school ended, I did several 4x6 watercolor paintings following a theme for practicing without as much pressure. The first ones I did were of the native lilies of California - some of my favorite flowers.

California fetid adderstongue (Scoliopus bigelovii)
Watercolor and gouache on cold press paper 2026

Splendid mariposa lily (Calochortus splendens)
Watercolor and gouache on cold press paper 2026

Shasta lily (Lilium pardalinum ssp. shastense)
Watercolor and gouache on cold press paper 2026

Checker lily (Fritillaria affinis)
Watercolor and gouache on cold press paper 2026