red abstract petals with black contrast and a yellow-ochre colour background red abstract petals with black contrast and a yellow-ochre colour background red abstract petals with black contrast and a yellow-ochre colour background red abstract petals with black contrast and a yellow-ochre colour background — artist's signature red abstract petals with black contrast and a yellow-ochre colour background — edge view red abstract petals with black contrast and a yellow-ochre colour background — detail red abstract petals with black contrast and a yellow-ochre colour background — shown hanging
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red abstract petals with black contrast and a yellow-ochre colour background
red abstract petals with black contrast and a yellow-ochre colour background
red abstract petals with black contrast and a yellow-ochre colour background
red abstract petals with black contrast and a yellow-ochre colour background — artist's signature
red abstract petals with black contrast and a yellow-ochre colour background — edge view
red abstract petals with black contrast and a yellow-ochre colour background — detail
red abstract petals with black contrast and a yellow-ochre colour background — shown hanging
Painting by Diana Peel 12 Artworks Sold

Free flow #1

Ink, Paper, Framed by Artist

47cm (W) x 57cm (H) x 1.5cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included
A$450

Artwork Description

his striking mixed-media artwork on paper showcases a dynamic interplay of bold floral forms and expressive abstraction. The composition is dominated by lush, layered petals in rich shades of crimson, coral, and scarlet, infused with delicate highlights and tonal variations that create depth and movement.

The artist employs acrylic ink to achieve fluid transitions and organic color diffusion, while spray paint introduces a contemporary, atmospheric quality with soft gradients and bold gestural marks. Acrylic pens add intricate detailing, enhancing the texture and structural elements of the composition.

Hints of golden yellow and deep black contrast with the vibrant reds, amplifying the visual impact and lending an almost luminous energy to the piece. Dripping paint and gestural strokes contribute to a sense of spontaneity and expressive freedom, blurring the boundary between botanical realism and abstract interpretation.

Encased in a sleek black frame, this piece is a captivating fusion of precision and fluidity, evoking both the fragility and vibrancy of nature in a modern artistic language.

Artist Bio
Photo of Diana Peel
Diana Peel 39 artworks | 11 Sold

Brisbane-based artist Diana Peel creates impactful floral impasto paintings that capture the beauty and energy of nature. Her pieces transform refined shapes into vibrant landscapes of colour and texture, using a palette knife to build expressive layers in luminous oil paint, giving each surface a tactile quality that resonates with depth and movement.

A diverse creative background has shaped Diana’s journey in painting. Initially trained in music for nine years, she later pursued academic drawing and painting and spent over a decade as an interior designer, refining her appreciation for the transformative power of art in spaces.

In 2016, after moving to New Zealand, Diana began her full-time art career, inspired by the country's botanical beauty. Recently relocating to Australia, Diana continues building her artistic presence as an established artist and sought-after tutor, with works featured in galleries across New Zealand and numerous private collections worldwide.