Sun Bank With Azaleas (2026) Original Oil Painting by Catherine Twomey

This is a vibrantly colored impressionistic oil painting of a waterscape. The composition is divided into two main horizontal sections: the upper portion depicting foliage and a bank, and the lower portion representing water with reflections.

The colors are a riot of warm hues, including bright yellows, oranges, and reds, interspersed with patches of deep maroon and green. There are also areas of soft blue and pale green, suggesting the sky or distant elements. The terrain appears to be a gentle slope leading down to the water, with areas of dark green grass and shadow.

The lower section is the water, which is painted in darker, richer tones. It predominantly features shades of deep green, with hints of dark blue and purple in the shadowed areas. The reflections of the foliage above are evident here, albeit more blurred and distorted. Bright patches of yellow, orange, and red are mirrored, appearing as abstract blobs of color. There is also a prominent reflection of the light-colored diagonal band from above, creating elongated, wavy patterns on the water's surface.

The brushwork is energetic and visible, giving the painting a textured and lively feel. The colors are bold and somewhat blended, characteristic of Impressionism, aiming to capture the essence and mood of the scene rather than precise detail. The signature "TWOMEY" is visible in the lower right corner of the painting.

Materials used:

Oil paints, canvas on panel

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 33.02 x 40.64 x 3.81cm (framed) / 22.86 x 30.48cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky