Purple Passion

This acrylic based artwork is a collection of purple and yellow flowers with some handmade flowers made of organza with glass beads at the center which give it a 3D effect. I had created this artwork for an exhibition in which participants were sent a handful of buttons which they had to use as inspiration for the artwork. I was sent an assortment of purple buttons and I chose to include one of the buttons in my artwork and you can see it in the biggest flower circled by glass beads. I stitched the petals and beads together as flowers before sewing them on to the finished and varnished painting.

The sides of the canvas have been painted so it can be hung unframed or if you prefer you can frame it according to your choice after purchase. This original acrylic/mixed media painting is sealed with a low gloss varnish and is ready to hang.

Follow

I am an Indian born, Melbourne based artist. Art was a passion of mine in my teens and twenties and I wanted to pursue it as a career, but back in those days the chances of making it as an artist and earning a living through it were bleak and my parents encouraged me to get a proper degree that would get me a decent job :) So, after a career, marriage, kids, migrating to a new country and then later a job redundancy, 35 or so years later, I now find myself free to pursue my passion and creativity again!

In my youth I worked with water colours, oils and pencils, but now I mostly use acrylic and watercolours. Being a self taught artist with no formal training, my natural style leans towards realism and I create each piece with great care, paying careful attention to every detail. I also love to dabble in mixed media, fabric collage and pottery.

So, as you browse through my portfolio, maybe one of my paintings will speak to you and find its way to your heart and home.

View more artwork on Instagram:

www.instagram.com/somritawatford.art

And Facebook:

www.facebook.com/somritawatford.art