Peach Fire Flowers Paintings

Sometimes the paintings just flow from me, like a steady stream of joy and peace. Those are the best painting sessions. I come away feeling like I've done some sort of mental yoga.  I feel centered and happy.

Four original watercolor flower paintings by Elise Engh.  Fire Flowers in blue and orange.

One rainy evening a few weeks ago, I got out my paints. It had been a hard, emotional day for me. I've been dealing with more back pain after I thought I had finally resolved it. It was getting to me that day and I needed a way to let those sad, discouraged feelings go.  So painting for me at that moment, was just what I needed.

I didn't look at pictures of flowers for reference.  I just painted what I felt and this is what happened. It was one of those magical painting moments where the inspiration flowed freely. I wish it could be like that all the time!

original watercolor flower paintings by Elise Engh.  Fire Flowers in blue and orange.
original watercolor flower paintings by Elise Engh.  Fire Flowers in blue and orange.
original watercolor flower paintings by Elise Engh.  Fire Flowers in blue and orange.

I painted three 9x12 "Fire Flower" watercolor paintings and one 8x10 flower and fern painting. I was really feeling the blues and oranges, corals, and peach colors. They so delicately compliment each other.  I can't get enough of those colors!

Each of these paintings are for sale in my Etsy Shop.

original watercolor flower paintings by Elise Engh.  Fire Flowers in blue and orange.
original watercolor flower paintings by Elise Engh.  Fire Flowers in blue and orange.

Photo of the Week


It's been a long time since I just posted one "photo-of-the-week" here on this blog. I haven't been out taking photos as much as I would like to.

So today I feel like doing some catching up on life. Here we go!


Watercolor Blueberry Flowers

Hi there! I've been busy with some travels and getting my kid back to school.  It was a crazy, busy summer!  I've also been working on a new collection of floral/ blueberry paintings. 

on my desk: watercolor blueberry flowers

These blueberry-type paintings started out as trying to be blue flowers, but ended up looking more like blueberries, so I'm calling them blueberry flowers :)  What would you name them?

Watercolor Blueberry Flowers
Blue Flowers Original Watercolor Painting by Elise Engh


And then following my sea-inspired flowers from a few weeks ago, I painted this wild watercolor floral piece and outlined it in ink.  It's got lots of life and movement to it.  I love it!

Wild Jungle Watercolor Flowers- watercolor and ink illustration
Wild Jungle Watercolor Flowers- watercolor and ink illustration
Wild Jungle Watercolor Flowers- watercolor and ink illustration
Blue Flowers Original Watercolor Painting by Elise Engh

Sea-Inspired Watercolor Flower Paintings

Original Sea-Inspired Watercolor Flower Paintings by Elise Engh

I am forever painting flowers and experimenting with new ways to paint them.  My latest paintings seem to have something of sea life in them. It's a combination of flowers and something like a sea anemone.  I love it and I will be painting lots more of these!

Original Sea-Inspired Watercolor Flower Painting by Elise Engh
Original Sea-Inspired Watercolor Flower Painting by Elise Engh

This is a combo of hot pink, orange and blue.  Another winning color scheme!

Original Sea-Inspired Watercolor Flower Painting by Elise Engh

Watercolor Seascape Sketching

I had a little time to paint at the beach last week!The two things that relieve my stress the best are the ocean and painting, so combining those two is incredibly relaxing.  

watercolor beach landscape sketches