Lily and Charlie: An Unconditional Friendship by INGO

Bring a sense of pure tenderness, tranquillity and nostalgia into your home with the breathtaking artwork *Lily and Charlie: An Unconditional Friendship*.

This atmospheric portrait captures the intimate, tranquil moment between a young girl with a profusion of blonde curls and her faithful four-legged friend, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. With her eyes closed and her face tenderly pressed against the soft fur, this piece conveys a universal message of security, innocence and unconditional love. The warm, filtered sunlight streaming through the window and the subtle pink roses in the background make this a heart-warming centrepiece for any room.

Style used:
This piece is executed in a modern-romantic watercolour style. The technique is characterised by dreamy, transparent washes of colour in which the characteristic white of the paper seems to shine through the layers of paint. The flowing ‘wet-on-wet’ transitions in the background and the lush curls contrast beautifully with the razor-sharp, anatomically refined details in the face and hand. The use of cool lilac and blue tones in the shadows keeps the classical atmosphere fresh, bright and breathtakingly transparent, without the heaviness of traditional oil paint.

To show off the delicate watercolour texture to its best advantage, my advice as an artist is:
* Canvas or Art Frame; for a softer, warmer and classic look
* Aluminium Dibond (Matt); for a more modern finish.
* Fine-art paper (Framed); enhances the traditional watercolour look.

Interior styles: Perfect for a rustic, shabby chic, Scandinavian or traditional/classic interior.

Combine the artwork with natural materials in the room, such as light oak, linen curtains and soft pastel-coloured cushions (dusty pink, sage green or lilac) to subtly echo the colours in the composition.