What was not rushed Original Orchid Watercolor Painting

What Was Not Rushed

Description
This original watercolor depicts a white orchid with a single open bloom and several unopened buds extending along the stem. The flower is open at its center, but the surrounding buds remain closed, held back in sequence rather than released all at once.

Orchids are often associated with sensitivity and refinement, but they are also flowers that require specific conditions to open. They do not respond well to force. In this piece, the staggered buds suggest discernment. An understanding that not everything should be revealed at the same time.

This painting was made during a period of learning to move slowly with intention. Of opening only what felt ready, and allowing the rest to remain protected. The orchid does not hurry its own becoming.

Painted on Arches watercolor paper, this work is part of a symbolic floral collection rooted in personal lived experience and shared human emotion.

Symbolism
Orchids are often linked to vulnerability, patience, and selective openness. Their blooms appear delicate, but their survival depends on precise timing and care. Here, the open flower represents presence, while the closed buds speak to boundaries, pacing, and self-trust.

Details
Original watercolor painting
Size: 7 x 10 inches
Painted on Arches hot press watercolor paper
Created with Daniel Smith watercolors