Greaves often searched for an unusual point of view for floral still life paintings. In this early piece, she avoided the usual approach that would include the entire pink poinsettia as the focal point of the work. Instead, she showed only the lowest blooms viewed from a high angle, shifting the center of interest to the ginger jar. The simple color scheme is quite pleasing.
"Poinsettias and Ginger Jar" -- 8" x 8" -- Oil on Museum Board -- 1994
In the '90's, I did some paintings on archival mat board that had been gessoed to seal them. For safety, I framed them under glass.
From an earlier description: "Greaves often searched for an unusual point of view for floral still life paintings. In this early piece, she avoided the usual approach that would include the entire pink poinsettia as the focal point of the work. Instead, she showed only the lowest blooms viewed from a high angle, shifting the center of interest to the ginger jar. The simple color scheme is quite pleasing."
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- Subject Matter: Floral