Original artwork description:

This is a detailed study of some variegated ivy from my garden. I had the idea of painting half the painting in colour and half in monochrome as a playful idea but also to symbolise how we view the world differently according to our mood at any particular time. If you have any questions for me about this painting please click the 'Contact Jacqueline Talbot' button.

Materials used:

Acrylic paint on 2cm deep wrapped canvas

Tags:

#foliar #ivy study #small painting for study #emotional symbols #small painting for bedroon #nature #green #black and white #bright #leaves #botanical #organic #tropical #contrast #plant #chiaroscuro #detailed #study #leaf #foliage #glossy #moods #detail #botanical study #ivy #green tones #changing moods #creeper #darkness into light #small painting for office #symbolic moods #colour contrasts #symbolic emotions