Blue Desert Blooms on Canvas

I almost didn't paint this one. At my first-ever artist retreat, I spent a full day on practice studies I wasn't happy with, then went back to my hotel room and sketched until I found a composition I liked. The next morning, Blue Desert Blooms came together.

I'd signed up for the retreat nine months earlier, excited and a little nervous that I wouldn't be able to keep up. Blue is my favorite color, so the blooms were an easy choice, and the techniques I'd been learning (including the brushy background) got my own spin.

The soft light behind the flowers feels like the sun peeking through the clouds and landing on the vase. I hope it brings a little of that warmth to your mornings.

Artful Styling Guide

• Warm Neutral Bedroom: Hang it above a dresser or a bed with cream linens and a terracotta pot or two, and let the blue be the quiet surprise.
• Pair It with Peppermint Swirl: I painted these two on the same day, and their colors are mirror images (blue flowers on pink, pink flowers on blue). Side by side, they look like they were meant to be.
• Entry or Powder Room Moment: Small spaces handle a little moodiness well. Pair it with a brass mirror and fresh flowers (or a very convincing faux bouquet).

This canvas print is a reproduction of my original acrylic painting, available on rolled or stretched canvas in multiple thicknesses. Also available on fine art paper (see the Fine Art Prints for selections).

Details & Specifications

• Canvas reproduction of my original acrylic painting
• Sizes: 8X10, 11X14, 16X20 and 24X36 inches
• Rolled, or stretched in 0.75, 1.25 or 1.5 inch thickness