Blackberry Picnic II

2024
24″ x 36″ x 1.5″, oil, acrylic, ink, canvas, thread and graphite on canvas, framed in a white wooden floater frame.

This painting weaves together abstract botanicals, where rich, deep reds mingle with soft robin’s egg and powder blues, creating a delicate balance of warmth and coolness. Hints of yellow ochre and touches of white and black ground the composition, while silver leaf catches the light, adding a subtle shimmer to the surface. Blackberries and thistles emerge from the layers, their forms both familiar and dreamlike, inviting closer inspection. Thread is stitched delicately across the canvas, connecting layers of fabric and paint, adding texture and a tactile quality that draws the viewer in. The result is a piece that feels both grounded and ethereal, a study in contrast and connection.