Velvet Bloom (lilac)
Artist: Sharon Kelly
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Approximate Size: 60 x 60cm
Availability: original and prints
Discount: if bought with Velvet Bloom (blush)
Velvet Bloom (lilac)
Artist: Sharon Kelly
Two paintings that are designed to sit in quiet conversation with one another, Velvet Bloom (blush) and Velvet Bloom (lilac) explore softness, layering, and the shifting presence of form as it emerges from a deep, atmospheric ground.
Velvet Bloom (lilac) takes a lighter, more open approach, with individual forms gently spaced across the canvas. Each bloom carries its own identity, yet remains connected through tone and movement. Cool lilac hues and soft whites bring a sense of air and lift, while the darker background anchors the composition. The brushwork remains expressive but controlled, allowing detail to emerge without becoming rigid.
Quiet clarity is evoked through calmness, space, and subtle luminosity.