Inklings of spring

Description

This abstract composition presents a layered blend of earthy tones—greens, browns, and yellows—interwoven with delicate, hand-drawn botanical elements that add subtle contrast. Textured patches and splashes of paint create a dynamic sense of depth, while occasional hints of text break through to introduce an urban touch. The interplay between organic lines and geometric shapes conveys a tension between nature and structure. A distinctive piece to enhance any contemporary interior with quiet complexity.

Personal note from the artist:
“For still there are so many things that I have never seen: in every wood in every spring there is a different green. I sit beside the fire and think of people long ago, and people who will see a world that I shall never know.”
– J.R.R. Tolkien

“Inklings of spring” is one of a series of 3 paintings inspired by spring – with a nod to my husband’s constant battle with the invasive weed angelica.
The original is a layered mixed media work on a deep cradled wood panel. Media includes acrylic, collage, charcoal, graphite, ink (and perhaps some others I’ve forgotten in the heat of the moment!).

Details of Original:
Mixed media on deep cradled wood panel
Approximately 51x51cm / 20×20 inches
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About the canvas:
• Poly-cotton blend canvas with a matte/satin finish. Scratch, crack, and warp resistant.
• Vibrant, long-lasting colors with water-based HP Latex inks and UV protection.
• Solid wooden frame from renewable sources, 4 cm deep.