Bearded Iris 3 #1 Wood Print

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It's a magical time when bearded irises unfurl their pencil-slim buds to reveal a kaleidoscope of color in spring. The dazzling beauty of the iris is captured in the paintings of Monet and Van Gogh, yet this adaptable perennial is no diva. It is not unusual to see irises still blooming on abandoned farmsteads. Hardy and vigorous with flamboyant flowers, the iris has been a mainstay for gardeners throughout the years for good reason. Iris are colorful plants to use in the garden because they flower at a time just after most of the spring flowering plants are through flowering and before the summer flowering plants are in full bloom. Flowers are not only attractive in the garden, but have great value as cut flowers too.

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I was born and raised in Russia. I got my PhD degree in biology in St Petersburg State University (Russia) and continued my research work in the Russian Academy of Sciences. In 1999, I moved to the United States to pursue my neuroscience research at the UT Southwestern Medical Center located in Dallas, TX. Being a scientist has been very rewarding in many aspects including creativity. However, I felt a compelling need to further express myself by taking an artistic journey. My artistic experimentation has evolved into a tremendously exciting form - mixed media collage, fine art photography, and digital art. I like experimenting with my photographs. I combine multiple images, textures, to crystallize an image that says something new...