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When I paint flowers, I'm not really chasing petals, stems, or perfect arrangements. I'm chasing energy—that rush of color and light that happens in the split second you notice a bouquet across the room. My “Wild Bouquet” series grew out of a simple idea: what if I painted that feeling instead of the flowers themselves?

In these pieces, bold yellows, ochres, and warm citrus tones push forward like bursts of sunlight. The flowers are suggested with palette-knife textures, thick paint, and gestural marks rather than delicate detail. I'm far more interested in how the color moves than how a single petal curls.

Why Abstract Florals?
Flowers are familiar, comforting subjects—but I didn't want to just recreate what we already see in real life. By leaning into abstraction, I can:

Capture mood instead of accuracy – A bouquet can feel joyful, chaotic, restful, or electric. Abstraction lets me paint those emotions directly.
Let color do the talking – In this series, yellow is the main character. It stands for warmth, optimism, and a kind of stubborn brightness that cuts through grey days.
Keep things alive and in motion – Loose brushwork, drips, and charcoal lines keep the painting from feeling static, the way real flowers seem to shift as the light changes.
Rather than painting “a vase on a table,” I'm trying to paint what it feels like to have something wild and alive in an otherwise quiet space.

The Dance Between Warm and Cool
One of the things that defines this series is the tension between warm yellows and cool, atmospheric greys in the background.

The backgrounds are typically soft greys, muted blues, and subtle neutrals. They're meant to feel calm—like a wall in the late afternoon or a cloudy sky.
The bouquets erupt in luminous yellow, ochre, and hints of orange, with deep purples and magentas weaving through. This contrast makes the flowers feel like they're glowing from within.
That push and pull between warm and cool is what gives these pieces their charge. The grey doesn't kill the color—it actually makes the yellow feel even more alive.

Embracing Imperfection and Gesture
Up close, you'll see:

Scraped paint and palette-knife marks where petals should be
Charcoal or dark lines that only loosely suggest stems and structure
Drips of paint running down from the vase, as if the piece was caught in motion
These “imperfections” are intentional. They're how I keep the work from becoming too polite or decorative. I want the paintings to feel like they were made in a moment of urgency, not slowly polished into something safe.

In many ways, each Wild Bouquet is a record of my own movement: the speed of my arm, the pressure of the knife, the places where I hesitated or went all in.

How These Pieces Live in a Room
Even though they're abstract and energetic, these paintings are surprisingly versatile in real interiors:

Against neutral walls they become a focal point, adding warmth without overwhelming the space.
In modern or minimalist rooms, the loose florals soften hard lines and add a human, handmade touch.
In cozy, layered spaces, the yellows pick up light from lamps and windows, echoing through fabrics and decor.
Because the backgrounds stay mostly neutral, the paintings play well with different color schemes. The bouquet brings the energy; the greys keep everything grounded.

What I Hope Viewers Feel
If someone stands in front of one of my Wild Bouquet paintings, I don't mind if they don't immediately see “flowers.” What I care about is the emotional hit:

A moment of brightness on a heavy day
A sense of spontaneity in a carefully curated room
The reminder that beauty can be messy, imperfect, and still incredibly alive
At the core, this series is about joy that refuses to be quiet. The bouquets might be wild, but they're also hopeful.

Bringing a Wild Bouquet Into Your Own Space
If you're drawn to these pieces, chances are you appreciate a bit of boldness. Here are a few ideas for placing them:

Above a sofa or console table, where the bouquet can act like a window of color
In an entryway, as a bright welcome the second you walk in
In a home office or studio, as a reminder to stay loose, curious, and brave in your own work
Whether you see petals, pure abstraction, or something in between, my hope is that these paintings give you a little dose of energy every time you walk by.