'Beyond the Bluebells' (2026) Original Acrylic Painting by Jo Starkey

A woodland awakens beneath a shimmering carpet of bluebells, where soft morning light filters through the trees and dissolves into a gentle veil of mist. This painting is inspired by those fleeting spring mornings when the forest feels almost enchanted—quiet, still, and filled with the promise of a new day.

Built through many translucent layers of acrylic and mixed media, the work balances rich texture with luminous light. Deep silhouettes of ancient trees frame the composition, drawing the eye towards the glowing woodland beyond, while expressive marks and delicate splashes of colour capture the natural rhythm and abundance of the bluebell floor.

Materials used:

Acrylics

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Panel / Board / MDF
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 35.5 x 30.5 x 1cm (framed) / 29 x 24cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Organic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky