In The Studio

A look behind the finished paintings—from tonal studies to the first marks on canvas through the many layers that bring each work to life.

Dancing Lady - Work in Progress

Hand-drawn floral composition with layered petals and leaves of an Oncidium orchid designed by Bert Liverance

Composition Armatures

Pencil sketch of an Oncidium orchid of overlapping flowers with patterned petals and leaves designed by Bert Liverance

Final Concept

Detailed pencil drawing of an Oncidium orchid with overlapping petals and leaves designed by Bert Liverance

Tonal Study

Partially painted floral artwork showing a large Oncidium orchid with reddish stamens against a rust-red background designed by Bert Liverance

Basic Underpainting Outline

Close-up painting of an Oncidium orchid with pointed leaves on a warm terracotta background designed by Bert Liverance

Brunaille Underpainting Complete

This Dancing Lady work in progress painting by Bert Liverance, showing purple and white Oncidium orchid petals against a deep red background.

A bit of colour

See the finished painting