Irises in progress...

After several outdoor shows sooooo close together, I have some time before the next, and last, one of the year to do some "fun" paintings, and this is a "fun" one!
I had photographed these beauties a few years ago in Hamilton, Ontario, and I'm finally getting to paint them. This is probably one of my favorite paintings to do. Irises in my favorite colors, with buds that are a blast to do. This is an easy painting to stop and start- a great choice for a summertime painting. With all the outdoor activities, this is one I can pick up and work on when I have time. I'm not sure of the name of these beauties- when I'm there getting photos, I'm too busy to write down the names. If anyone has an idea, I'd love to know!
I'm not sure how this one will end up. It could be close to completion, or I may fill in the leaves quite a bit more. When paintings get to this point, I like to let them "mellow." To sit where I can study them, and it's almost like they tell me-"I'm done," or "I need to darken this, or fix that."
Back to work, or should I say, "fun!"