Papaya VelvetPapaya Velvet, oil on canvas, 80 x 80 cm Papaya Velvet is a tropical still life spun in bold color and rich texture. Inspired by exotic locations and chilled cocktails, and gardens which feel too lush to be real. Set against a deep, dramatic background, vivid bursts of papaya orange, flamingo pink, and lush green play out like a carnival under the stars. Influenced by the wild, liberated colors of Fauvism, the detailed finesse of Realism, and with a