'Violet Viola’s' - Sue Paulsen

Dimensions: 50 x 60 cm (19.7 x 23.6 inches) Framed in a sand wood look frame

Medium: Oil on Italian stretched canvas

'Violet Viola’s' is an intimate, delightfully serene still life that exudes a sense of quiet home comfort and rustic elegance. Measuring 50 cm (Height) x 60 cm (Width), this beautifully balanced oil on Italian stretched canvas is framed in a complementary sand wood-look frame that enhances its warm, neutral aesthetic. Paulsen employs a soft, muted colour palette dominated by creamy whites, gentle sage greens, and delicate lavender tones, creating an inviting composition that celebrates the simple beauty of everyday domestic life.

The central focus of the piece is a lush potted plant bursting with purple and white violas, charmingly potted in a repurposed ceramic container with lime green accents. Arranged neatly on the draped tablecloth alongside it sits a ceramic dish adorned with classic blue pattern work, resting next to a folded blue-striped linen napkin. Fresh crispness is introduced to the scene through the freshly sliced green apples—one half cradled inside the bowl and extra slices casually resting nearby on the tabletop—adding a vivid pop of lime green to the gentle surroundings.

Paulsen's refined brushwork captures the soft play of light across the neutral backdrop, casting long, delicate shadows that ground each object with a satisfying sense of weight and space. The composition feels organic and unpretentious, bridging traditional still life arrangements with a clean, contemporary sensibility. This piece stands as a lovely testament to Sue Paulsen's ability to turn simple kitchen elements into an enduring work of art, making it an ideal piece to bring warmth and understated charm into any interior space.

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