Feast in Morning Light (2025)Acrylic painting
by Paul Cheng

I wanted to capture a serene, warm morning moment—when sunlight streams in, flowers bloom fragrantly, and even the air feels infused with the scent of cream. This piece was inspired by such a morning: a beautifully set table draped in white linen, adorned with blossoms and food, glowing softly in golden light. The greenery outside filters through the windows, casting dancing patterns across the scene. I sought to immerse the viewer in a moment of poetic stillness and everyday beauty.

I used impressionistic brushwork with brisk, directional strokes to emphasize both the vibrancy of sunlight and the fullness of the floral arrangements. The color palette centers on soft whites, pinks, yellows, and greens, using warm-cool contrasts to evoke the atmospheric depth between the indoors and outdoors. My focus was on rhythm and emotional resonance rather than precise detail—to awaken within the viewer a sense of home, warmth, and cherished mornings.

Materials used:

Acrylic

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 60.96 x 60.96 x 2.03cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Still life

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