A Delicate Whisper (2026) Original Oil Painting by Michelle Gibbs

This painting is from my new series, The Language of Light. We tend to think of light as something bright and open, but some of my favourite light only shows up in the dark. Here a soft beam falls through deep plum and magenta, landing on a cloud of blossom so it seems to glow from within.

The petals are loose, quick marks of pale pink and creamy white, with little sparks of turquoise and gold scattered through them. Down below, the colour sinks into rich purples and darker shapes, which is exactly what lets the light above feel so luminous.

Painted in oils, this piece is about those moments when the light picks out one thing and makes it special. I wanted it to feel a little like stepping into a quiet room and finding the flowers lit up, waiting for you.

Materials used:

Oil paint on canvas

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 60 x 60 x 5cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative