Here is “Australian Bouquet.”
Australian Bouquet. 24″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2022 Cedar Lee
This piece was commissioned to commemorate the wedding of a couple who married in Australia this year.
Australian Bouquet. 24″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2022 Cedar Lee
All their wedding flowers were native to Australia, and they were not able to bring any of them back with them to the U.S.
Australian Bouquet. 24″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2022 Cedar Lee
This beautiful painting will keep the memory alive for them!
Close-up detail of painting: Australian Bouquet. 24″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2022 Cedar Lee
The dramatic red flower is called a waratah.
Detail: Australian Bouquet. 24″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2022 Cedar Lee
Detail: Australian Bouquet. 24″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2022 Cedar Lee
The yellow blooms that resemble corn cobs are banksia flowers.
Detail: Australian Bouquet. 24″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2022 Cedar Lee
Detail: Australian Bouquet. 24″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2022 Cedar Lee
In the language of flowers, the pink protea symbolizes diversity and courage.
Detail: Australian Bouquet. 24″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2022 Cedar Lee
Detail: Australian Bouquet. 24″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2022 Cedar Lee
I added a sprinkling of delicate eucalyptus leaves around the periphery of the composition.
Detail: Australian Bouquet. 24″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2022 Cedar Lee
I had a lot of fun creating this detailed painting, and it renewed my interest in painting botanical imagery.
Artist with art: Australian Bouquet. 24″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2022 Cedar Lee
Prints of this painting are available.
Australian Bouquet. 24″ x 18″, Acrylic on Canvas, © 2022 Cedar Lee