Doodling

 

Not that I had any plans when I applied surplus paint for the first background layer.  Nor did I have any plans when Bombay India and Acrylic ink layers were added next.  

But then a watercolor tulip scrap got my attention.  It was stowed in a transparent storage bag propped up against a bookcase in the studio.  The firey orange glared at me, and I imagined it might be great contrast to the darker and chaotic background.  It passed the test when it was auditioned.  Aside from that, I like orange and maroon together.

Then I found some other collage and watercolor scraps to use for leaves that could help the florescent green in the background 'pop'.  So down they all went...glued in place.  Afterwards, I found a gradation study from a couple years ago in that same scrap bag.  The scrap was painted yellow-green to purple.  So, I used the yellow-green end to cut out the pieces for the stem and bottom of the bloom.  They added pizzazz plus complemented the unexpected symmetry that had happened on the top layer.

I like the piece; it was a fun ride.  Learning:  You never know where creativity will lead, if you're open to the journey!