If you happened to catch my recent painting of the Warby Garden, you might find this little twist interesting.
I often let paintings sit for a while before calling them finished –just in case they have more to say. This one was no different. I’d already shared it online when I found myself deep in studies of Alphonse Mucha and the flowing forms of Art Nouveau. And suddenly, I saw this work in a whole new light.
So… I adapted it ;)
What began as a tribute to the lush tangle of the Warburton garden became something more stylised, filtered through a French 1920s lens. I introduced some stencilling, pulled out elements, layered in curves and flourishes – nudging it toward that dreamy, decorative aesthetic.
The result is Un Jardin Verdoyant (French for “lush green garden”). The original spirit is still there, just with a new outfit.
This version has already found a home with a lovely collector, but I wanted to share it with you nonetheless.
‘Un Jardin Verdoyant’ (How it finished)
‘Warby Garden’ (How it started)