Pink queen! - Large Original Oil Painting of Peony Flowers small painting I kept the background neutral

I kept the background neutral to let the flowers be in focus

The complementary purple backdrop really pops up the colour in the flowers

I painted this one as a complete contrast to all the garden paintings

they look even better in person

Title: "Lilacs in the Sun"

Pink queen! - Large Original Oil Painting of Peony Flowers small painting I kept the background neutralLarge pink peony amongst white peonies painted from life in my garden. The pink is the only one that grows in my garden, so she had to be in focus! Zoom in to take a look at the luscious brushwork and thick impasto strokes. Size: 40 by 40 cm (16 by 16 inches) Medium: Oil on Canvas Panel