“Whirlwind Romance” evokes a sense of dynamic energy and emotional intensity. The warm, rich creamy background symbolizes a comforting and inviting atmosphere, setting the stage for the vibrant and lively elements within the composition.

The loose, tall vase with a cloud-like floral arrangement represents the blossoming and unpredictable nature of romance, with the colors symbolizing passion, joy, and tranquility. The smaller squatty vase signifies the grounded, yet equally colorful aspects of a relationship.

“Whirlwind Romance” illustrates the whirlwind of emotions and events that often accompany a romantic journey, suggesting movement, spontaneity, and the unexpected twists and turns of love; emphasizing the chaotic yet beautiful nature of falling in love.

Brushwork:

• Expressive and Loose: The brushstrokes are broad and sweeping, especially in the background, to create a sense of movement and fluidity; enhancing the feeling of a whirlwind.

• Layered and Varied: A combination of thick, impasto strokes for the floral elements give them a three-dimensional, almost tangible quality, and finer, more delicate strokes for the floating objects to suggest lightness and motion.

84” x 60”, oil on canvas