I love irises, especially the dark purple ones. Whenever I look into them, I see many shades of purple and each petal has its own dramatic flare. Each spring, I found myself return to the subject of painting.
Here are the current take and some from past years.
watercolor, 15″x21″
watercolor, 20″x28″
watercolor 20″x28″
watercolor 20’x20′
alfredngdesign 
Wow, excellent !