Cabbage Patch - Whimsical Backyard Botanicals, Mixed Media

With intuitive style painting the artist doesn’t start with a specific idea of what the actually want to paint and there is no preconceived idea of what the artists painting may look like once completed, in this case however, I did start with the thought that I wished to create a maid e art style garden abstract.

After a few layers of intuitively applying my chosen acrylic paint colours to my canvas I created a few large organic shapes. Once those shapes were embellished, I moved on to paint out negative spaces intuitively around those shapes and on the remainder of the canvas to start to create my representational garden patch,

The 'Cabbage Patch' name popped into my head early on during the creation process therefore further details, painting, glazing applied to allow my mystical, colourful but moody, garden to grow.

Sides of the canvas painted black.

This unique, and colourful art work, would add a pop of colour and interest to any space, not just your home.

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Rosemary’s artistic journey is a delightful adventure that showcases the power of creativity. From a young age, she found joy in artistic pursuits, but it wasn’t until her retirement, amid the quiet of countless cover lockdowns, that she truly reconnected with her passion for art.

With an eclectic style that celebrates whimsy, Rosemary’s paintings are a vibrant reflection of her playful spirit. Rather than sticking to a rigid plan, she lets her creativity flow, allowing each piece to reveal itself organically. As she layers colors and textures, her work takes on a life of its own, resulting in captivating pieces that invite viewers into her imaginative world.

Originally working solely with acrylics on canvas, Rosemary has since embraced an exciting variety of materials. Now, her mixed media artworks bring together paint, ink, soft pastels, oil sticks, and collage, transforming her creations into multidimensional expressions of her vision.

At the heart of Rosemary’s art is a simple yet powerful motivation: it makes her happy! The joy she feels while painting shines through in every piece she creates, and sharing that joy with others has ignited her passion even further. With numerous pieces sold and a growing audience, Rosemary is driven to continue creating and sharing her artwork, ensuring that her vibrant imagination remains a central part of her life for years to come.