The Watchers in Bloom

Fresh From the Easel
Written By Cheryl Willcox

🎨 About the Painting:

Orange lilies burst across the canvas, tangled among apples, buds, and foliage. The arrangement leans toward the wild — less curated, more spontaneous. The Chinese cloud vase , the velvet drape, and the watching dog sculptures bring structure and meaning to the chaos.

🌿 In the Studio:

Painted in the momentum of Keepers, this work came quickly. The brushwork is energetic and loose, allowing blooms to bloom and colour to sing. I let the painting unfold intuitively, following the curves, accents, and curious eyes of the watchers.

🖼️ Details:

  • Oil on canvas

  • Size: 3 x 4 ft (approx. 91 x 122 cm)

  • Unframed, ready to hang

  • Signed on front and back

💬 For Collectors:

This painting is part of a growing body of large-scale florals infused with symbolic energy. Whether displayed solo or as a pair with Keepers of the Bloom, it invites joy, movement, and a sense of being lovingly watched over.

Cheryl Willcox
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