Mediterranean Feast, 2023

Art and life intersect in their capacity to nurture mind, body and spirit in this colorful still life oil painting of artichokes. The horizontal painting captures a play of textures and colors in both the artichoke and its surrounding space. A pa...

Art and life intersect in their capacity to nurture mind, body and spirit in this colorful still life oil painting of artichokes. The horizontal painting captures a play of textures and colors in both the artichoke and its surrounding space. A palette of beautiful greens, golds, and deep violet hues engage the senses with shapes and patterns for the mind to explore. The direct and simplistic style accentuates the beauty of form in its purest nature infusing a bit of wonder and delight as part of the painting's aesthetic. Inspiration for this still life was the opportunity to work with artichokes as a point of interest. They are one of my favorite childhood vegetables. Interestingly when I completed the painting and was considering a title, I realized the artichoke is native to the Mediterranean and is actually an edible flower.