Mandrake . Original Botanical Watercolor

A study of mandrake, suspended between botanical realism and mythic resonance.
Cool violet petals emerge from dense, textured foliage, while the anthropomorphic root system extends downward in pale umber and muted earth tones.
The composition emphasizes the tension between the luminous bloom above and the intricate, branching root below.
Original watercolor on 100% cotton paper with natural edges. Signed and dated.
Watercolor on 100% cotton paper (19 × 28 cm), 2025