First posted on 2024/05/14 on Instagram
This was a delightful private commission done in March. Rose and I kept it a secret till April 24, the recipient, Will’s birthday. The three of us met at the Herne Hill Market a while ago.
A graceful eucalyptus tree in Kew Gardens, with such beautiful barks subtle in tonality; and the trunk forms an inviting seat for passersby. I first saw it and sketched it on the spot in August 2023. How magical that was when Rose commissioned me to paint it half a year later!