Fuchsia and Gold Dahlia
"Fuchsia and Gold Dahlia"
Watercolor on Strathmore watercolor paper
This vibrant watercolor captures the rich petals of a fuchsia and gold dahlia in stunning detail. Painted on high-quality Strathmore paper with professional-grade paints, the lively contrast and delicate layers make this bloom truly come alive.
Fun Dahlia Facts:
• There are literally thousands of dahlia varieties.
• Dahlias were once classified as vegetables!
• They’re a popular choice for wedding bouquets, symbolizing unity and everlasting love.
• Before insulin, dahlia tubers were used to help balance blood sugar due to their natural sugars.
• Despite the vast range of colors, no blue dahlias exist to date.
My Dahlia Farm Visit:
I spent an unforgettable afternoon at Cher’s Garden, a dahlia farm in Madison, WI. Surrounded by blooms ranging from tiny 1.5-inch blossoms to massive 16-inch flowers, I was mesmerized by their size, color, and beauty. It made me feel giddy—like a young girl lying in a field of dandelions. I purchased a few flowers that day, and although I was just starting a weekend getaway, I wished I could have taken a whole bouquet home. Dahlias have quickly become one of my favorite flowers to both admire on my counter and paint on my canvas.
Watercolor on Strathmore watercolor paper
This vibrant watercolor captures the rich petals of a fuchsia and gold dahlia in stunning detail. Painted on high-quality Strathmore paper with professional-grade paints, the lively contrast and delicate layers make this bloom truly come alive.
Fun Dahlia Facts:
• There are literally thousands of dahlia varieties.
• Dahlias were once classified as vegetables!
• They’re a popular choice for wedding bouquets, symbolizing unity and everlasting love.
• Before insulin, dahlia tubers were used to help balance blood sugar due to their natural sugars.
• Despite the vast range of colors, no blue dahlias exist to date.
My Dahlia Farm Visit:
I spent an unforgettable afternoon at Cher’s Garden, a dahlia farm in Madison, WI. Surrounded by blooms ranging from tiny 1.5-inch blossoms to massive 16-inch flowers, I was mesmerized by their size, color, and beauty. It made me feel giddy—like a young girl lying in a field of dandelions. I purchased a few flowers that day, and although I was just starting a weekend getaway, I wished I could have taken a whole bouquet home. Dahlias have quickly become one of my favorite flowers to both admire on my counter and paint on my canvas.