Thistle | Original Oil Painting | 4 x 12 inches

A contemporary still life painting in oils of a beautiful purple thistle. I was drawn to the thistle's extraordinary structure: its spiny leaves, the intricate layers of the flowerhead and the contrast between the prickly form and the downy-looking layer. Looking closely at it reveals a surprising complexity of shapes, textures and colours. I wanted to capture something of this without losing the simplicity of the overall form, allowing the plant to stand against a quiet blue-grey background. An ordinary wild plant becomes a study in pattern, movement and colour.

Painted on a 4x12 inch cradled wooden panel which can be hung on the wall without a frame. 

The painting is finished with a clear varnish to protect the work for years of enjoyment. 

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