Sweet Temptations

Sweet Temptations

This is one of my paintings from the Orchid series.

I have always been fascinated with Orchids as exquisite creations of nature. However, while being natural objects that represent notions of attractiveness, on another level they tap into the role of passive seduction. There is a play between what orchids stand for (as exotic objects of aesthetic sensuality), and the intrinsic beauty found within the flowers themselves, from the gentle flow and shape of the flowers, down to the molecular geometric shapes that the forms are basically made of.

This painting depicts two beautiful orchids, the symbol of attractiveness, while tapping into the role of passive seduction. They represent symbols of love and affection, while hinting at undercurrents of lust and persuasiveness.

The painting was created on a pre-stretched and primed mounted canvas. The first step was to create the airbrush stencil for the overall shape of the flowers. After this, the flowers themselves were airbrushed, and then painted over by hand with acrylic paint. The final step was adding the 3D relief lines, in 3D puff paint.

The finished work was then sealed off with UV reflective clear Lacquer, to ensure the protection and preservation of the colours, textures and 3D relief elements.

Medium: Airbrush, Acrylic, 3D Puff Paint

Year: 2012

Size: 100 cm x 70 cm x 5 cm (Box canvas)

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