My fascination with the Poppy continues. In this case, I have rendered this beautiful subtle flower in a cubist manner. The clean lines give a whole new dimension to the flower, powerful and strong.
I have given color to the surfaces to honor the Poppy, The beauty of the delicate, almost transparent leaves is touching. This against the strength of the stem, which keeps the flower upright even in a strong breeze. The characteristics of nature reflect in this flower, resilient, strong, intensely beautiful and yet so fragile.
We must be careful of this wealth!
I could see this image in a minimalist setting, perhaps as a counterpoint to round organic shapes or as an eye-catcher on a bright wall.
The styles I find fitting are the Scandinavian or the Japandi style. But also in a black and white environment (industrial) this image can give the right color accent!
Has it ever been different?
I was always drawing ー as early as primary school, the margin of my notebooks was full of scribbles that didn't have much to do with what was supposed to be there. A lot of nature, especially flora.
The older I got, ..
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