Inspiration

Every wildflower painting starts outdoors. These are some of the real blossoms, blooms and skies I photograph on my walks - the moments that end up on canvas.

Close-up of white pear blossom Lana photographed for reference
Pale pink and white clematis blooms Lana photographed for reference
Purple crocuses with orange stamens Lana photographed for reference
Blossom branches against a blue sky Lana photographed for reference
Sunlit summer meadow path flanked by wild grasses and flowering hedgerows
Lacy white cow parsley and summer umbels blooming along a country lane
Vibrant magenta and purple wild geranium blossoms in crisp detail
Intricately layered coral and peach dahlia petals in morning light
Soft pink wild briar rose nestled in fresh green hedgerow foliage
Airy white cosmos flowers with golden centres against a soft background
Dramatic soft cloud formations and gentle gradients across an English summer sky
Red campion and forget-me-nots in dappled woodland shade
Fragrant rows of English lavender in full lilac bloom
Late season wildflowers and seedpods catching the rich September light
Blossom branches against a cloudy sky Lana photographed for reference
A hot pink hellebore flower Lana photographed for reference
Pink clematis buds opening into white flowers Lana photographed for reference
A wildflower field with hills in the distance Lana photographed for reference
Wide panoramic view of golden meadow grasses and wildflowers under afternoon light
Bright field poppies and blue cornflowers dancing in a summer breeze
Deep pink and violet fuchsia blooms dripping with dew in the garden
Bright golden rudbeckia petals and dark centres glowing in the sunshine
Tall purple salvia spires humming with bumblebees in a summer border
Fragrant sweet pea blooms and delicate climbing tendrils in the studio garden
Tree-lined country lane with dappled sunlight on grass and wild chervil
Soft hazy violet bluebells carpeting the ground in spring woods
Statuesque hollyhocks in dusty rose and dark berry against a stone wall
Feathery grass seedheads glowing in low backlighting on an evening walk
Blackthorn blossom against a deep blue sky Lana photographed for reference
Blossom branches against the sky Lana photographed for reference
Pink and white clematis blooms in the sunlight Lana photographed for reference
Blossom branches against a bright blue sky Lana photographed for reference
Hydrangea petals in rich berry and plum tones photographed by Lana Evans for colour reference
Warm sunlight filtering through hedgerow wildflowers and wild grasses
Lush meadow filled with golden buttercups and white clover heads
Abundant cottage garden border overflowing with colourful summer perennials
Rich yellow sunflower petals catching the late afternoon warmth
Japanese anemone in soft pastel pink with delicate golden stamens
Warm evening sky transition from pastel gold to gentle lavender blue
Cluster of cheerful oxeye daisies growing wild through tall grasses
Peaceful rolling pasture land with wildflowers in the foreground and hills beyond