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Sunflower in Blue Jar by Sam Askin

Not every artwork has a big back story… although I will say that the reference photo for this painting came from floral arrangement’s prepared by my cousin for her husband’s birthday party. I informed her that they were totally unnecessary, but I guess now they have at least fulfilled a purpose!

I love painting still life botanicals, and it seems I like sunflowers too! I find painting the petals and their light and shade a challenge, and very different each time. I really like the striking combination of the sunflower and the bright blue mason jar in this piece, especially against the netural background. It’s the little things that stand out to me, such as the flecks of light and reflections on the benchtop from the bottom of the jar, the shadow from flower petals across the leaves, and the uniform highlights across the petals where the light has a brief continuous path. I could spend (and sometimes do) hours analysing the “little things” about paintings like this one, whether mine or someone else’s. Regardless of why you are staring, it is sure to brighten any room and mood!