Joie de Vivre Painting

Joie De Vivre was created during the Lockdown in London, due to Coronavirus. We are confined to walking around our places of residence. I am fortunate to be located near a park with a woodland, producing endless subjects for my paintings, throughout the year. As with all my paintings, it starts with en plein air session, oil on canvas. Subsequent layers are applied in the studio, as oil is a slow process of adding depth and detail through layers. The seasons are very distinct through the type of flowers and plants in bloom. In April, there is a display of oversized azalea shrubs in vivid overlapping colours, creating delightful layers of Surreal juxtaposition in the woodland. It is hard to select one scene. The group in my painting grasped my attention one afternoon, as the low rays of the sun cast myriads of reflections, multiplying the effect of the rich colours and deepening the surreal effect. The green foliage context of the crimson and vermillion azaleas set them off with an added energy. Walking through the woodland and suddenly seeing this group filled me with energy and enthusiasm. Everybody passing by had the same strong reaction, giving me the validation of my strong feelings about this specific group. The azaleas are on the bank of a little stream which adds to the dramatic effect, creating a stage, a pedestal. You want to touch them but the stream keeps us apart. The low evening sun light was adding warm shades and reflections, bringing the landscape alive. It felt that life was good, all memories of the lockdown vanished, it is nature’s therapy of keeping us interested in life, immersed in the sublime: Joie de Vivre!

Painting:Oil on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:30 W x 24 H x 1 D in

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