Jardin Violet foxgloves Inspired by the screen legend

Inspired by the screen legend Marilyn Monroe

and purples all playing off the deep

beautifully crafted to represent autumn in the woods

rhythmic ink splatters and spontaneous drip techniques to represent the chaotic pulse of nature

Jardin Violet foxgloves Inspired by the screen legendJardin Violet, oil and acrylic on canvas, 150 x 100 x 2 cm This painting began with a fascination for the sculptural beauty of orchids. I wanted to explore the contrast between two different approaches to painting flowers. The petals are loose and expressive, created with splashes, drips and energetic marks, while the leaves, stems and tangled roots are painted with the careful observation often seen in botanical illustration. Setting these two styles