Stretlitzia reginae aka bird of paradise

Study of Stretlitzia reginae aka bird of paradise in pastels on paper.  Reference image by Francis Bauer from my key gardens botanical book.
I’ve been so busy painting a mural that it’s so relaxing going back to pastels 🧡

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