This 13x9 Original Watercolor Painting captures a colorful and magnificant paradise blossom of 3 poppies. The brilliant colors and unique shape to the poppies creates a beautiful flower that brightens a room and brings a touch of peace and tranquility indoors for our viewing pleasure. ABOUT THE ARTIST Ronald Pratt was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan where the change of seasons is dramatic and influence the ambient light and color. This change of seasons had a profound influence on his artistic development and his perception of light and color. He quickly learned how important these two elements are in affecting mood in a scene. It is the capturing of a particular mood through the careful handling of light and color that he pursues in his watercolor paintings. Before he begins each painting, the mood or feeling is established along with the specific lighting and color palette that will best convey that sense. Only after this is decided will the design and composition be worked out. This approach assures that each painting will have a strong feeling conveyed by the play of light and color on a particular scene. Ronald began studying architectural design at the University of Michigan but had his education interrupted by a five-year military tour in the Navy. That service included duty and travel in Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore, The Philippines, Sicily, Italy and much of Europe. This international travel had a strong impact on his appreciation of local art and drew him towards the artists of the regions. After finishing his military tour, he completed his education at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo majoring in architecture but attending many art courses, including watercolor painting. The next ten years were spent as a practicing architect working both as a designer and construction administrator. But it was for art he found that he had a boundless enthusiasm. Watercolor painting held his fascination and he soon learned it was his passion. It was also during this time that his wife, Patty, says he learned what a "mid-life crises" was all about. In 1991, Ronald became a full-time watercolor painter and instructor. Dimensions Actual Image: Width 13 inches by Length 9 inches Inner frame: Width 19-1/2 inches by Length 15-1/4 inches Frame: Width 23-1/4 by Length 19 inches Professionally packaged with U-Haul Picture Packer Superior Protection and shipped in special wrapping and boxing to protect and preserve the artwork in transit. Please view all photos to get a better description and feel free to ask any questions.