Oil painting by Phyllis Sharpe, fine art, poppies, floral, interpretive, Greensboro NC artist.

Enchanting Poppies - Sold

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One of the more fun memories of creating this painting is of the discussions I had with other studio artists at Sternberger Artists Center, where I paint… when I began this piece. My friend Hollis is certain that these poppies are growing at the edge of a body of water. I, on the other hand, see this as three poppies with the sky behind them. That’s a great thing about art. Even when the intention is literal, the viewer still gets to interpret the image as they wish. Of course this isn’t the first time there’s been a “water vs sky” debate over my art. Lots of similar textures and colors in both, no? Read more about the entire Poppies Series here.

Size (h & d): 6 × 6 in
Medium: Oil on cradle board

One of the more fun memories of creating this painting is of the discussions I had with other studio artists at Sternberger Artists Center, where I paint… when I began this piece. My friend Hollis is certain that these poppies are growing at the edge of a body of water. I, on the other hand, see this as three poppies with the sky behind them. That’s a great thing about art. Even when the intention is literal, the viewer still gets to interpret the image as they wish. Of course this isn’t the first time there’s been a “water vs sky” debate over my art. Lots of similar textures and colors in both, no? Read more about the entire Poppies Series here.

Size (h & d): 6 × 6 in
Medium: Oil on cradle board