Expressive, abstract mixed media art by Rachel James
Strawberry Flowers was inspired by the fresh spring garden at Old School House Art; the excitement of seeing strawberry flowers popping out and anticipating the juicy red berries to come. The colour palette is a cool, fresh and zingy green, white and yellow with a little added sparkle.
Apple Blossom II is the second in the series, inspired by the apple tree blossom at Old School House Art contrasted against the glorious blue spring sky. The calming colours are cool and harmonious layers of blues, purples, pinks and whites. It was bought for a lilac bedroom wall. Possibly my best yet!
The Apple Blossom series have been many years inside my head; inspired by a particular view of the apple tree blossom at Old School House Art contrasted against the glorious blue spring sky. A really successful change of scale for me. The colours are cool and harmonious layers of blues, purples and whites, with a shock of yellow
This painting was inspired by the early spring garden at Old School House Art; that first peek of colour indicating spring is around the corner. The colour palette is a sizzling juxtaposition of cool blues and purples and warm oranges and pinks.
