A little pretty in pink

This vibrant floral painting captures the loose, joyful energy of a garden in bloom. Soft pink and white flowers drift across a deep blue background, with layered brushstrokes creating a sense of movement and warmth. The overall feel is light and uplifting, inviting the viewer to linger and enjoy a moment of colour, calm and quiet optimism.

Please note it is on canvas board and will require framing

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I started drawing portraits in the early 90s and then moved quickly to life drawing, which I loved. My mother painted in her retirement years and encouraged me to paint landscapes with oils. I'm continually discovering new things as an artist and open to learning about different styles and methods. I've attended many art courses but these days prefer to work in my art studio at home. I still enjoy charcoal and pastel life drawing but discovered a love of painting in abstracts and moved to acrylic painting as a result. Most Sundays you will find me painting and posting photos on Instagram (rjmcdiarmid_art) for #AbstractSunday. I love the freedom of abstract painting. That said, I've recently returned to oil painting traditional landscapes and love painting Venice in particular.

Professionally I've worked in the book industry for over three decades in sales, marketing and management roles but now have my own business working with publishers. I specialise in outsourcing solutions and consulting services. And I teach book marketing and sales at uni. I love it.