Melancholy Thistle – Original Botanical Watercolor

A study of Melancholy Thistle, balancing delicate violet blooms with an intricate architecture of spines and bracts.
The composition explores the contrast between softness and defense: luminous lavender petals emerge from steel-blue forms edged with sharp thorns. The restrained palette and clean presentation emphasize the sculptural character of the plant.
Part of the Goth Garden series, created as illustrations for the book of the same name.
Original watercolor on 100% cotton paper with natural deckled edges. Signed and dated.
Watercolor on 100% cotton paper (19 × 28 cm), 2025