Citrus sinensis (appelsin)

About this work

This painting shows a close-up of a citrus tree branch with bright green leaves, small white flowers, and a mix of unripe and ripe fruit—some yellow, some red-orange. Below the branch, there’s a whole orange fruit on the right and a sliced orange in a shallow dish on the left. The background is plain, keeping all focus on the plant details. The artist paid extra attention to the texture of the leaves and the way light hits the fruit’s skin. The watercolor looks smooth but precise, almost like a scientist’s sketch. Check out the technique: watercolor, glazing to see how artists build up layers like this.