describe this new work are: opulent, bold, colourful, earthy, layered, abstract, impressionistic, and expressionistic. “I’ve tried to be a lot more loose and freer with my palette knife and brushes to make these paintings more expressive. The contrast of the bold colours and organic shapes against the sculptural forms strikes a chord with me. This collection is cheerful, romantic and uplifting…everything you’d
expect floral art to be.” Drawing upon the creative freedom that the COVID-19 pandemic gave him, Stephen explored this classical genre, which has been seminal throughout art history, including ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics of lotus flowers and Vincent van Gogh’s sunflower paintings. The artworks’ Latin and French titles can be translated to uplifting words like ‘live’, ‘sunny’ and ‘charming’, symbolising the
pleasure his art brings to a home. Stephen says: “After the year that we’ve all had, first and foremost I want people to smile when they see the work. I want them to be happy. I want to evoke an emotional response, like when you receive flowers in real life. Everyone can relate to floral paintings on some level. I think floral art is timeless and will never go out of style.”
Discover more about the collection online or at your local Castle Fine Art gallery.
BROWSE COLLECTION
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