"Heliconia Lustre" - Print
The Plantasia Collection: “Heliconia Lustre" Print
“Heliconia Lustre” is inspired by the Heliconia rostrata, the South American hanging lobster claw plants, in Kew’s Palm House. In the wild, the plants radiant red bracts, from each its flowers bloom, attract pollinators from under the rainforest’s canopy.
I spent the whole day at Kew Garden’s and the Palm House holds my heart to this day, and I am still doing paintings to capture the glory of Kew’s Palm House.
Housing tropical and sub-tropical plants from the depths of the rainforest, around every corner I was stunned by magnificent grand plants. With the morning light pouring through the windows, and the mist heavy in the air.
Walking down the pathways of the Palm house was breathtaking. When I was walking under a tunnel of blooming Heliconia rostrata, elegantly leaning over to envelop the visitors, I knew I had to capture its beauty with my camera for a future painting.
When it came time to paint this image, I was very excited to capture the ruffled leaves and the accentuated lighting when it came time paint this watercolour. As well as the glistening leaves with their wax-like texture and ruby red lobster claws that were transcendent.
Dramatically lit, this painting has a strong ray of white light coming in from above, highlighting the tops of the heliconia’s verdant flounced leaves. In the background there are plants and the glass houses pathway caught between the spaces of the heliconia leaves which add atmospheric interest to the piece.
May this piece transport you to a wistful walk through a glasshouse in your home.
This piece makes a wonderful diptych when paired with my “Summertide” painting, which I worked on simultaneously with “Heliconia Lustre”. Together they sing and balance each other.
Created as a part of Plantasia Series. Learn more about this series, its inspiration, and sentiments that rooted my process, HERE.
This professional inkjet Fine Art Print was created from my original watercolour painting and is printed on a luxurious smooth presentation paper with a 9-colour plus Chroma Optimizer ink system which delivers gallery quality prints. This is an UNFRAMED print - frame is NOT included. Each print is personally signed on the lower left or right corner and is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity
Each print is “made to order” on the highest quality of ultra premium presentation paper, and produced individually, signed, and shipped in a flat mailer from my printshop.
Please allow 1-3 business days for your order to ship. Please note: Changes to your order are only available for 24 hours after purchase.
Helpful Information
Presentation paper is 192gsm and is framed like a regular paper print. This print can be framed with or without glass.
This is a MATTE print.
This is a BORDERLESS print.
Click here for my favourite frames you can buy for your prints.
The Plantasia Collection: “Heliconia Lustre" Print
“Heliconia Lustre” is inspired by the Heliconia rostrata, the South American hanging lobster claw plants, in Kew’s Palm House. In the wild, the plants radiant red bracts, from each its flowers bloom, attract pollinators from under the rainforest’s canopy.
I spent the whole day at Kew Garden’s and the Palm House holds my heart to this day, and I am still doing paintings to capture the glory of Kew’s Palm House.
Housing tropical and sub-tropical plants from the depths of the rainforest, around every corner I was stunned by magnificent grand plants. With the morning light pouring through the windows, and the mist heavy in the air.
Walking down the pathways of the Palm house was breathtaking. When I was walking under a tunnel of blooming Heliconia rostrata, elegantly leaning over to envelop the visitors, I knew I had to capture its beauty with my camera for a future painting.
When it came time to paint this image, I was very excited to capture the ruffled leaves and the accentuated lighting when it came time paint this watercolour. As well as the glistening leaves with their wax-like texture and ruby red lobster claws that were transcendent.
Dramatically lit, this painting has a strong ray of white light coming in from above, highlighting the tops of the heliconia’s verdant flounced leaves. In the background there are plants and the glass houses pathway caught between the spaces of the heliconia leaves which add atmospheric interest to the piece.
May this piece transport you to a wistful walk through a glasshouse in your home.
This piece makes a wonderful diptych when paired with my “Summertide” painting, which I worked on simultaneously with “Heliconia Lustre”. Together they sing and balance each other.
Created as a part of Plantasia Series. Learn more about this series, its inspiration, and sentiments that rooted my process, HERE.
This professional inkjet Fine Art Print was created from my original watercolour painting and is printed on a luxurious smooth presentation paper with a 9-colour plus Chroma Optimizer ink system which delivers gallery quality prints. This is an UNFRAMED print - frame is NOT included. Each print is personally signed on the lower left or right corner and is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity
Each print is “made to order” on the highest quality of ultra premium presentation paper, and produced individually, signed, and shipped in a flat mailer from my printshop.
Please allow 1-3 business days for your order to ship. Please note: Changes to your order are only available for 24 hours after purchase.
Helpful Information
Presentation paper is 192gsm and is framed like a regular paper print. This print can be framed with or without glass.
This is a MATTE print.
This is a BORDERLESS print.
Click here for my favourite frames you can buy for your prints.
The Plantasia Collection: “Heliconia Lustre" Print
“Heliconia Lustre” is inspired by the Heliconia rostrata, the South American hanging lobster claw plants, in Kew’s Palm House. In the wild, the plants radiant red bracts, from each its flowers bloom, attract pollinators from under the rainforest’s canopy.
I spent the whole day at Kew Garden’s and the Palm House holds my heart to this day, and I am still doing paintings to capture the glory of Kew’s Palm House.
Housing tropical and sub-tropical plants from the depths of the rainforest, around every corner I was stunned by magnificent grand plants. With the morning light pouring through the windows, and the mist heavy in the air.
Walking down the pathways of the Palm house was breathtaking. When I was walking under a tunnel of blooming Heliconia rostrata, elegantly leaning over to envelop the visitors, I knew I had to capture its beauty with my camera for a future painting.
When it came time to paint this image, I was very excited to capture the ruffled leaves and the accentuated lighting when it came time paint this watercolour. As well as the glistening leaves with their wax-like texture and ruby red lobster claws that were transcendent.
Dramatically lit, this painting has a strong ray of white light coming in from above, highlighting the tops of the heliconia’s verdant flounced leaves. In the background there are plants and the glass houses pathway caught between the spaces of the heliconia leaves which add atmospheric interest to the piece.
May this piece transport you to a wistful walk through a glasshouse in your home.
This piece makes a wonderful diptych when paired with my “Summertide” painting, which I worked on simultaneously with “Heliconia Lustre”. Together they sing and balance each other.
Created as a part of Plantasia Series. Learn more about this series, its inspiration, and sentiments that rooted my process, HERE.
This professional inkjet Fine Art Print was created from my original watercolour painting and is printed on a luxurious smooth presentation paper with a 9-colour plus Chroma Optimizer ink system which delivers gallery quality prints. This is an UNFRAMED print - frame is NOT included. Each print is personally signed on the lower left or right corner and is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity
Each print is “made to order” on the highest quality of ultra premium presentation paper, and produced individually, signed, and shipped in a flat mailer from my printshop.
Please allow 1-3 business days for your order to ship. Please note: Changes to your order are only available for 24 hours after purchase.
Helpful Information
Presentation paper is 192gsm and is framed like a regular paper print. This print can be framed with or without glass.
This is a MATTE print.
This is a BORDERLESS print.
Click here for my favourite frames you can buy for your prints.