Original Barbara Chenault Still Life Flower Oil Painting

Gorgeous oil on canvas painting of a beautiful bouquet of flowers and fruit. The roses and other flowers are in full bloom at the height of their beauty and rendered in breathtaking pastels that pop against a dark background. The flowers and colors just explode out of the pitcher containing their stems and a few plump, ripe peaches lay at the base. Amazing condition - no marks or damage to painting or frame. Frame is an incredible gilt silver frame that pulls light in and really highlights the piece. Barbara Chenault was raised in Michigan farm country where her early experiences gave her an appreciation the beauty of nature. Although Barbara has always had an interest in the arts, it was when her family was raised that she had the chance to pursue her love of painting. A move to the picturesque island of Bermuda was the perfect opportunity for her to take up painting seriously. Now back home in the U.S. she is continually improving through workshops taught by nationally acclaimed artists that she admires. Whether she is painting plein air or working in her studio, she uses the inspiration of the impressionists to capture the heart of local scenes or the romance of Europe. Her use of color, expressive brushwork, and variety of subject matter make her work unique. Barbara's appreciative eye finds the intrigue and drama of a scene and translates it into treasured works of art.