Surrounding crowds part as the bright petalled tongue unfurls, her presence at once the centre yet also appearing to affect areas unable to touch. Never failing to make an entrance, she sweeps and swishes as if a mermaid tail casting […]
Dance cards are filling and frills are being flounced. No batting of eyelids or fluttering of fans amongst these brazen beauties. The night is young and they want to make the most of every minute. Brazen Beauties (collage and acrylic […]
All lined up in flowery teams, waiting for the whistle to blow and the games can begin. The lines are a bit waffly, their edges are frothily petalled after all, but the intent is there. Do those gazes just contain […]
Snuggled up cosily with their hot chocolates, marshmallow toppings abound, these sleepy heads are already snoozing. Dusk is creeping up and their vibrance is bright despite the fading light. Eyelids drooping, beauty sleep is approaching, ready for another grand entrance […]
Reaching across pale ribbons in recognition of seeing one so familiar. Love at first sight? Romance was harbouring in their souls before that glimpse. They say that half the proof is in the set-up. Dare they wonder enough to wander […]
Bursts of buds spring themselves open in response to the heady summer sun. Kaleidoscopic hues abound as these newbies get to know the neighbours they’ve been nesting next to. Kaleidoscopic Bursts (collage and acrylic paint on canvas, 16x12cm) available click […]
Petalled swathes flutter in the breeze, like masses of butterflies on a secret quest that only their wings provide cover for. When they all take flight at once, everything but their colour is masked. Who knows what truly lies beneath? […]
We’re hurrying and scurrying, making our spaces and days count. Then all at once we reach that point in the day where a moment of solace is gathered, we realise there is warm sunshine beckoning us to bask and so […]
Oh it was a good night last night! Such fabulous nocturnal times sometimes make for slightly heavier heads the next day. Stunning beauty is no less, just feeling the weight of the day a little more than usual – maybe […]
It’s a day for pootling about. One of those unhurried days where things get done, but they don’t have a list to be ticked off against. Time flows and there is space for stretching, sunning and generally making the most […]
Finding herself wistfully wondering aloud and then catching her words as if hearing them second-hand. Did she really disclose her most heartfelt of yearnings to those around? Did they even notice? Or did those vocal dreams float up into the […]
Dazzling dancers shimmy their way through the meadow, their enthusiasm infectious as they pass, twirling and swishing in the heady sunlight. It’s a time of wonder, of an uncensored moment of glee. Not so rare in the happening, but perhaps […]
Bundles of abundant heads rise and smile at you winningly, batting lashes and knowing they’re at their most fetching. Spring hues abound as these beauties seek to claim your heart, seasonal passions overflowing in their own perfection. Winning Smiles (collage […]
The sunniest of days bestows the brightest of rays on these basking blooms, who feather their petals like plumage. Boldly reaching out, yearning for that happy dose of glowing warmth. Their sought-after measure is gratefully received and they fan themselves […]
Petals display freshly-poured raindrops that glisten and accentuate their finest attributes on this showery day. The sun bestows the brightest of shines and the drops turn into liquid sequins, giving these blooms the dazzling jewels they deserve. Liquid Sequins (floral […]
Dazzling bursts of personality grace the eyes as these beauties take to the floor. Swaying and swirling, mingling and twirling, it’s easy to lose track of who is where, the colours melding into a rainbow in a blink. Each fluffs […]
It’s that time. Time to debut all the dazzle as all colours and blooms reach their most winsome. Who will be the belle of the ball? And who will you choose? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and […]
“Ta da! Where’s the Pimm’s?” The hugest of frothiness in the garden is mingling and making her wishes known. Head wobbling with her most striking of millinery, she’s determinedly attracting the attention of all around as she scoots around and […]
Flouncing their frothy petals in the sunshine, these blooms are at their most flamboyant at this time. Winking lasciviously whilst bouncing beautiful petals in the soft breeze, they’re making the most of their irresistibility before the seasons change, taking the […]
Deep sighs of contentment can be detected amongst the array of twinkling blooms, like children happily munching their favourite nibbles and swinging legs on chairs. Faces are upturned and warming in the sun. Life feels as good as it can get. […]
Hurrying forward, tripping over each other in their urgency to seek out the light. Skipping over leaves, panting with exertion, they flop into a happy heap of cheer, delighting at their spontaneous arrangement. Happy Heap of Cheer (collage and acrylic […]
Colourful heads creating swirls and trails as they come into their full bloom of the season. The wind undulates amongst the petals causing the loose-limbed to create sweet confetti over the garden bouquet. Joining, colliding and playing. A true scene […]
This lady is imbued with brisk cheeriness as she smiles her sunny yet blue light out to touch the others in the garden. Everyone knows that she has a heart of pure generosity as her bossy façade occasionally drops to […]
Peeking and twitching behind foliage curtains, you can see the occasional wondrous dazzle and sparkle as sunbeams sweep across the flower patch. These hidden gems are shyly waiting for their true love to seek them out and whisk them into […]