Wild Poppies

In this gentle acrylic painting on stretched canvas, five simple poppies bloom quietly within a soft, open meadow. Rendered with translucent sponging and a restrained palette, the poppies stand tall and unpretentious, their red and orange petals offering a striking yet tender contrast against the muted greens and earth tones of the field. The composition is airy and balanced, evoking a sense of peace and stillness. Each flower feels individual yet part of a quiet collective, swaying in an unseen breeze. This piece captures the understated beauty of wildflowers in their natural setting — a quiet ode to simplicity, solitude, and the gentle rhythms of nature.

Picture size: 40 x 30 cm (16 x 12 in)* (medium)#

Frame size: 43 x 33 cm (17 x 13 in)*

Supplied varnished** with a 1 cm white stain floating frame and ready to hang. If you would like me to arrange for a different colour or width of floating frame, please email me having placed your order stating your preferences (note that this may incur an extra charge).***

This picture appears in more than one gallery.

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This artwork is also available as a small print and as a mounted greeting card.