This piece was inspired by summer and all the bright, vibrant, colourful fruit that comes with it. I wanted to capture that feeling of abundance and freshness — the joy of seeing bowls of ripe fruit glowing in the sunshine, full of colour and life. The rich reds, warm yellows, and cool greens work together to create a sense of energy and warmth that feels unmistakably summery.
For me, this drawing brings back happy memories of long summer days, slurping on juicy fruit in the backyard or down at the beach, with sticky fingers and salt in the air. There’s a freshness to the piece that feels light and uplifting, almost as if the fruit could be picked straight from the paper. The colours are bold and vibrant, giving the work a lively presence that immediately draws the eye.
I think this piece would look beautiful displayed on a wall or sitting on a desk, where its colour can really shine. It has a way of brightening a room and naturally generating conversation — people are often drawn to the colours first, and then to the sense of nostalgia and joy behind it. It would make a thoughtful gift for someone who loves summer, colour, or art that feels warm and welcoming, and it’s also a lovely investment piece to enjoy for years to come.
The artwork is created on paper using pastels. I don’t use fixative on my pastel pieces, as I find it mutes and dulls the colours, particularly when I work on coloured paper. Because of this, I recommend handling the drawing by the edges and avoiding touching the surface of the artwork itself as much as possible, to keep the colours fresh and vibrant.
Overall, this piece is a celebration of summer — fresh, joyful, and full of colour — and I hope it brings the same sense of warmth, happiness, and sunshine into your space that it brought me while creating it.