Mixed media on paper, 39 x 39cm, Requires framing

This piece is inspired by the ruffly paper-thin petals of poppies in the sunlight, painted in a fantasy apricot palette.

It’s one of my first florals, and has a lot of elements to it. I started with an underpainting in soft pastels, which gives it a glow. A glaze of acrylic paint gives the uniform cool palette, and and mica powder finishes it with a pop of colour. Zoom in for the interesting textures!

Signed on the back and sealed with a fine matte varnish, to protect the artwork. For further details about ordering and shipping please visit my terms page.  

About this Collection

Flowers are so inviting to the eye - all sinuous lines and rich textures, papery-thin or velvety thick, spiny or ruffly. It’s very conventional subject matter, but I want you to see what I see, so I paint them a little differently. These floral still lifes are composed with a macro lens view, painted with creamy soft oils, and colour saturated to give a dreamy fantasy landscape feel.