1994 - 1996
Antonelli Institute of Art and Photography
1992 - 1996
Moore College of Art and Design
: The Gilded Poppy
: 7 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2025
The first time I laid eyes on the breathtakingly beautiful Himalayan Blue Poppy was in March 2015, at Longwood Gardens. I have been obsessed ever since, and credit this flower for my love of painting abstracted, blue florals. They truly are the most unforgettable of blooms. I'm hoping this collection serves as an inspiration to visit the ethereal blue poppies up close and personal this month exclusively at Longwood.
My mission is to adorn the world with my abstracted, imaginative florals. I read somewhere once that art needs to be edgy to make an impact. I couldn’t disagree more. I believe there’s no shame in wanting to be surrounded by beautiful things. In a world that could surely use more peace, serenity, and “beautiful things”, I’m happy to have a hand in that. Literally.
No matter where you choose to display my fantasy florals, my wish is that each unique painting brings you a sense of wonder and tranquility every time you meet it’s gaze.
~Nicole Esposito Woodall
