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Blossom 2 (2025)Acrylic painting by Emmanuel Akolo
30.48 x 45.72 x 2.54cm (unframed) / 30.48 x 45.72cm (actual image size)
£254.76
Original artwork description
In this work, I explore the explosive energy of preparation and the vibrant rewards of creative discipline. I painted this piece while training for my first live painting competition, a period that required me to embrace spontaneity to be fully prepared for the unknown. The thick, impasto-style bursts of red, yellow, and orange represent the sudden, kinetic ideas that emerge when working under pressure. By setting this energetic bouquet against a calm, light blue backdrop, I am documenting the balance required to stay grounded while navigating the intensity of a live performance. This process of creating "random" works was a vital decision that prepared me for the worst and ultimately helped me succeed in the competitive arena. To me, this vessel is a symbol of professional growth and the beauty that blooms from rigorous practice. It stands as a testament to the moment I realized that preparation is the bridge between a simple study and a triumphant result.
Materials used:
Acrylic On Canvas
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 30.48 x 45.72 x 2.54cm (unframed) / 30.48 x 45.72cm (actual image size)
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Impressionistic
- Subject: Flowers and plants
Tags:
#palette knife#live painting#flower vase#thick paint#bold colors#energetic strokes#floral impasto#vibrant bouquet#modern vase#candian artist#competition art#creative process#blue backdrop#freestyle freehand#practice progress
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Original artwork description
In this work, I explore the explosive energy of preparation and the vibrant rewards of creative discipline. I painted this piece while training for my first live painting competition, a period that required me to embrace spontaneity to be fully prepared for the unknown. The thick, impasto-style bursts of red, yellow, and orange represent the sudden, kinetic ideas that emerge when working under pressure. By setting this energetic bouquet against a calm, light blue backdrop, I am documenting the balance required to stay grounded while navigating the intensity of a live performance. This process of creating "random" works was a vital decision that prepared me for the worst and ultimately helped me succeed in the competitive arena. To me, this vessel is a symbol of professional growth and the beauty that blooms from rigorous practice. It stands as a testament to the moment I realized that preparation is the bridge between a simple study and a triumphant result.
Materials used:
Acrylic On Canvas
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 30.48 x 45.72 x 2.54cm (unframed) / 30.48 x 45.72cm (actual image size)
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Impressionistic
- Subject: Flowers and plants
Tags:
#palette knife#live painting#flower vase#thick paint#bold colors#energetic strokes#floral impasto#vibrant bouquet#modern vase#candian artist#competition art#creative process#blue backdrop#freestyle freehand#practice progress