Snowdrops on a Golden Morning

Original gouache (Flashe) painting on wood panel.

Painting dimensions: 40 cm x 40 cm

Framed dimensions: 44 cm x 44 cm x 5 cm

Rather than paint traditional still-life, I like to select items from my collection and sketch them beforehand individually, without consciously planning a composition. Then I allow the final positioning to emerge through the painting process, selecting shapes and colours intuitively until I arrive at a satisfying composition. In this painting, I used print and collage techniques to add the patterned details in the foreground.

This painting is framed with a simple grey float frame (see additional images). The 5 mm gap between the frame and the inner edge of the artwork panel creates a shadow and gives the illusion that the artwork is ‘floating’ within the frame. This enhances the overall effect, as it creates a sense of depth and draws the viewer’s eye to the artwork.