Sunflower

• Subject: Flower portrait
• Medium:Pastel
• Completion Date: August 3, 2003
• Completion Time: 12 hrs
• Dimensions: 21'' X 18''
• Background: Blended effect

This flower portrait was inspired by a bunch of sunflowers that I  purchased from the Hadleigh Farmer’s market on a beautiful summer’s day.  I wanted to achieve the brilliant colours and almost jewel like centre, so pastels were an ideal choice due to their vibrancy.  A bluish grey textured pastel board was used and I decided to frame the finished work with a vivid yellow frame to give it a contemporary feel.

The portrait was exhibited at the Salvation Army Temple in Hadleigh and was purchased by a young couple for their newly acquired home.