Vivid Optimism, 2023
Vivid Optimism
The inspiration for this painting comes from my garden and the incredible display of vivid colour that came from the Zinnia flowers that I grew in pots around the garden. They created so much life and joy and would bring the butterflies into the garden. I was inspired by the effect the sunshine would have on highlighting the variety of colourful blooms through the day. As the light changed, the colours would change.
I used layers of acrylic paint and broad brushstrokes to capture the movement of the flowers. The way these feelings of joy ooze into the linen is delightful. I worked outside for part of the painting and would bring it inside to keep working on the layers in the studio.
Vivid Optimism
The inspiration for this painting comes from my garden and the incredible display of vivid colour that came from the Zinnia flowers that I grew in pots around the garden. They created so much life and joy and would bring the butterflies into the garden. I was inspired by the effect the sunshine would have on highlighting the variety of colourful blooms through the day. As the light changed, the colours would change.
I used layers of acrylic paint and broad brushstrokes to capture the movement of the flowers. The way these feelings of joy ooze into the linen is delightful. I worked outside for part of the painting and would bring it inside to keep working on the layers in the studio.
Vivid Optimism
The inspiration for this painting comes from my garden and the incredible display of vivid colour that came from the Zinnia flowers that I grew in pots around the garden. They created so much life and joy and would bring the butterflies into the garden. I was inspired by the effect the sunshine would have on highlighting the variety of colourful blooms through the day. As the light changed, the colours would change.
I used layers of acrylic paint and broad brushstrokes to capture the movement of the flowers. The way these feelings of joy ooze into the linen is delightful. I worked outside for part of the painting and would bring it inside to keep working on the layers in the studio.
I often work outside in the garden to bring the right light and colours into my work