The gloriously rich crimsons and pinks in the flower heads contrast with the exquisite silver leaf background. Working with silver leaf has been fascinating as it’s reflective qualities mean it emits colours from the surrounding space and blends into all interior schemes.

The poppies are painted in thick ‘impasto’ style using found tools and these contrast well with the smooth, metallic background. The texture as well as colours give this painting variety and contrast.

Acrylic on board with silver leaf

Artwork 50cm x 50cm

Framed 70cm x 70cm

Framed in the ‘St Ives’ style in a white wooden double frame, expertly crafted without glass so the textures as well as the colours can be fully appreciated. The painting is protected from UV light and dust by several coats of professional artist varnish.