Copper kettle (2026) Original Oil Painting by Nimasha Perera

This painting is a study in light, the way it wraps around a curved surface, pools in the belly of a vessel, and catches gold at the rim. A copper kettle, worn and familiar, becomes the subject of quiet fascination when seen through the lens of oil paint.

The warm tones of copper and brass glow against a cool grey background, each highlight placed carefully to convey the weight and sheen of the metal. The canvas weave shows softly beneath the paint, grounding the luminous surface in something tactile and real.

This work invites the viewer to slow down, to find beauty in the overlooked objects of daily life, and to feel the warmth of something well-used and well-loved.

Materials used:

Oil on canvas

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 20.32 x 25.4 x 0.3cm (unframed) / 20.32 x 25.4cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Still life

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