Hana Simova was the first person to join my Art School last month, so I asked her what she would like me to draw. She asked for a Paeony – which happen to be my favourite flowers and they are flowing in my garden right now!

This video is part 1 – part two will show you how to paint the peony. You can see that video here.

If you would like to see a longer video about how I painted the flower from life… you will have to join my art school!  – looking forward to working with you!

I’ve been told that in the US it is spelled Peony and that it is the State Flower of Indiana!