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20 x 24 inches / oil on canvas
An intensely elaborate commissioned painting with a garden theme related to California. To oblige that request, I included numerous wildflowers, fruit and three different butterflies indicative of the region. Also, I added grapes to symbolize a new venture when my client purchased a vineyard. Her childhood favorite, Peonies, was also to be added being sure to include ants and dewdrops. During our initial conversation, other favorite things became apparent such as a favorite shade of yellow, Sevres porcelain and antique books. Here I chose a yellow Sevres vase depicting a romantic garden scene and gilt highlights as the foundation of the composition. She also had a vintage goldleaf frame which contained another painting she wanted replaced, so I kept that shade of gold in mind as well as her decor and color scheme which were presented in photographs of her home. With all these requests, I was particularly inspired and only wish the canvas was larger to accommodate my enthusiasm, hence the title, "Exuberance".
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