Oil on canvas, 20”x16”

This painting captures a single daisy suspended in darkness. The black setting transforms an ordinary bloom into something iconic, stripping away all distraction so the viewer’s attention rests entirely on the warm yellow center and white petals.

I kept the composition intentionally simple. The darkness acts as a high-contrast stage, almost as if a spotlight is shining directly on the flower. Against it, the petals appear sculptural, crisp in form, yet softened by gentle shadows. 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.