This flower is fictitious, made up of uses elements of other plants, as well as being inspired by 18th century folk art styles. The colours and shapes are used to let you know this plant isn’t of this world; it moves in ways that make you feel it sees you.
Original painting, one of one
A3 (30 x 42 cm / 12 x 17 inches)
A gouache painting with oil pastel, onto smooth watercolour paper
This flower is fictitious, made up of uses elements of other plants, as well as being inspired by 18th century folk art styles. The colours and shapes are used to let you know this plant isn’t of this world; it moves in ways that make you feel it sees you.
Original painting, one of one
A3 (30 x 42 cm / 12 x 17 inches)
A gouache painting with oil pastel, onto smooth watercolour paper
What are gouache paints?
Since its first uses in the 18th-century, gouache is used to create vibrant works of art. The paint behaves similarly to watercolour, yet brings the opacity of acrylic. Individual paint colours are either a mixture of natural or synthetic pigments, with some shades including chalk.
