The Hand that Stirs the Garden - Original

A loose bundle of flowers—some perhaps freshly cut, others still very much alive—bursts upward and outward as if swept into the sky by a sudden flare of wind. Petals and leaves whirl in motion. The palette echoes Odilon Redon, with soft, earth-toned rainbows drifting into the scene like color arriving on a friendly breeze.

Because it is created entirely with finger painting, the surface carries a tactile intimacy: deep grooves and softened ridges of oil paint wander across the canvas like countless elfin footprints charting a secret garden. The artist’s hand becomes both brush and breeze, guiding the blossoms into bloom. In this way, the painting stands as a tender homage to the long, beloved tradition of floral art.

The sides of the canvas are painted as a wrap-around continuation of the painting. Arrives ready to hang or frame. 

Year Created: 2025

Medium: Oil on canvas

Painting Size: 20x20 inches. Canvas depth - 1-1/2 inches.