Allium Surprise

Allium Surprise
Original Cyanotype on Watercolor Paper
Artwork: 11” x 14” | Matted to 16” x 20”
Signed and sealed
 
A study in contrast and quiet drama, Allium Surprise features three graceful allium flowers with their long, elegant leaves reaching upward and across the composition. The alliums and leaves are outlined in gold paint, creating a subtle shimmer that elevates their form against the deep, moody backdrop.
 
Within the leaves, a soft, painterly blend of purple-grays, dark indigos, and the palest cloud-like blue adds rich dimension and gentle movement. The background is a deep midnight indigo, punctuated by delicate stippled textures of light gray and cream, creating an effect that resembles soft shadows or glimmers of light. A hint of bubbled texture further enhances the depth and organic feel of the piece.
 
Allium Surprise is a quiet showstopper—mysterious, refined, and full of texture and light.