Description
Daisy
Acrylic On Stretched Canvas
102 × 75 cm
R7 500
Daisy is a quietly affecting portrait of a young girl set against a moody, shadowed garden. She wears a white, high-collared blouse and turns to gaze directly out of the canvas, her face painted with tender attention while the world behind her is loosened into soft, brushy foliage and stems.
The palette is muted and atmospheric rather than bright, built from cool greys, deep greens and dusky purples, with scattered dark-red blooms threaded through the background. A single white daisy glows in the lower corner, a small point of light that gives the painting its name and gently balances the composition. The mood is contemplative and a touch wistful, the girl calm and self-possessed within her shadowy surroundings.
The restrained, tonal colouring makes this a portrait that sits comfortably in a considered interior, a hallway, study or living room, where it adds character and a sense of narrative without overwhelming the space. It is a warm, human presence that draws the eye and holds it, rewarding a closer, unhurried look.
Style
Julie Tugwell is a contemporary South African artist whose work shares qualities with expressive, painterly traditions, favouring energetic brushwork and an emotional response to her subject over strict realism. Whether working in bold colour or a restrained, tonal palette, she captures the atmosphere and vitality of a subject rather than a literal likeness. Her paintings range across florals, landscapes, figures and abstracts, and each original artwork is made to bring warmth, character and considered sophistication to contemporary interiors.
Please note: Images are provided as a guide to the artwork’s size and style. As each original painting is photographed under different lighting conditions and viewed on different screens, colours may vary slightly from the original artwork.
