Occasionally I buy flowers to brighten up my studio workspace and perhaps spark me into painting a still life.
Once, when visiting the local florist to choose an arrangement from the blooms that were available I paused a while in thought.
Already in my bunch were beautiful deep purple irises, some wonderful white fragrant fuchsias amid some greenery.
“Have you any flowers that are bright yellow?” I asked the shop assistant, “I’d like to paint the bouquet.”
Clearly alarmed she exclaimed “DON’T PAINT THEM – YOU’LL KILL THEM!”
Original on Canvas board
Medium – Acrylic
50 x 60 cm
