Original artwork description:

This is an Original oil painting, painted directly from life,


This oil painting is a still life depicting a torn-open packet of Maynards Bassetts Jelly Babies, a popular British candy. The composition centers the brightly colored yellow packaging against a dark, almost black background, creating strong contrast and drawing the viewer’s attention to the vibrant colors and intricate textures.

The bag is partially open, revealing the branding and cartoon-like jelly baby characters illustrated on the front. In front of the packet, three  jelly babies in various colours are arranged on the surface. The painter has skillfully captured the glossy texture and slightly squishy, sugary appearance of the sweets, as well as the crinkles and shadows in the packaging.

The overall mood is playful yet striking, with a subtle nod to nostalgia and consumer culture. The meticulous attention to detail, from the highlights on the plastic wrapper to the tactile feel of the candies, showcases the artist's technical proficiency in realism. The painting is framed simply in black, enhancing its bold and graphic presentation.

Painted on 3mm thick canvas board.
Painting size is 30 x 30 cm

This painting is supplied framed in a contemporary black frame
Framed size 32 x 32 cm , 3.2 cm deep

The painting is initialed on the front and signed on the reverse.


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Please Note: I do my best to take good photos of my paintings but due to different monitors and devices the colours may vary slighty.

Materials used:

Oil Paint, canvas board

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