“Daisy”

Oil on canvas, 20”x16”

This painting captures a single daisy suspended in darkness. The black setting strips away all distraction so the viewer’s attention rests entirely on the warm yellow center and white petals.

I kept the composition intentionally simple and dark. The darkness acts as a high-contrast stage, almost like a spotlight is shining directly on the flower. Against it, the petals appear sculptural. Their slightly imperfect spacing and varied angles give the daisy life; it’s not an idealized botanical illustration.

I enjoy using black backgrounds for flowers on occasion. They allow the bloom to exist fully, without competition from its surroundings.