Jardin VioletJardin Violet, oil and acrylic on canvas, 150 x 100 x 2 cm This painting began with a fascination for the sculptural beauty of orchids. I wanted to explore the contrast between two different approaches to painting flowers. The petals are loose and expressive, created with splashes, drips and energetic marks, while the leaves, stems and tangled roots are painted with the careful observation often seen in botanical illustration. Setting these two styles