Oil on Canvas

122 x 92 x 3.5 cm

This painting is a celebration of colour and organic forms. Banksias were the inspiration however, as it progressed, it quickly morphed into something quite lush and tropical. It was inspired by a family event- an international house relocation- back to a familiar country but to a new environment. Now I am surrounded by national and state parks; vast areas of lush green foliage and vibrantly coloured plants and, like all artists, the environment you find yourself in has a big influence on your work.

Botanica Flamboyance is extravagant in it’s colour palette and application as well as flamboyant in its composition. It expresses the beauty and abundance of the environment that I am so thankful to see every day. Look closely for intricate details that represent the minutia of organic structures often unseen in the natural environment.