Spring de Fleur Collection of Floral Impressionistic Oil Paintings

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Dec 19

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Eeek!

I’m so excited to announce my Spring de Fleur Collection! Sounds a little French-inspired, right?

For my abstract floral paintings, I use Charvin oil paints shipped straight from Paris, France. I desired to paint a collection that spoke to my heart and also allowed me to breathe.

For ten years, I typically painted in the style of realism, as you can see below. I minored in art back in college and grew a fond love for oil painting. This was my first self-portrait. I tend to use “light” seeping into my canvas to better reflect folds. I also love natural colours.

While painting realism is a beautiful way of painting, it took nearly three weeks to complete a single painting. Needless to say, having now become a full-time teacher, I wanted to find a style that allowed me to complete paintings in a satisfying amount of time.

Thus, the Spring de Fleur Collection was born! I weave in abstract and impressionistic styles inspired by the many greats, such as Claude Monet, the colours of Camille Pissaro, and the dappled sunlight in Édouard Manet’s work.

This, aside from realism, has become one of my favorite expressions and styles of art. I can't wait to teach my art students this next semester. I desire to express my love for God’s creation, His character, Him—gentle and beautiful—in the form of impressionism. It’s my way of glorifying Him through the joy He’s given me in painting.

Below, you will see three works I’ve completed for this collection. Stay tuned for more to come! I will announce once this mini-collection is completed and ready for purchase. I will be selling the originals as well as fine art giclee prints!