Jo Barrett

Still Life with Wood Ash Glazed Bottle and Red Ranunculus - From the Fern Verrow

2021

This painting, titled "DAISY (GERBERA) STUDY II," is simple yet expressive. The focal point is a yellow daisy, slanted in a glass that is only depicted by its rim, adding a modern and abstract aesthetic. The background is split into light and dark green, with the yellow daisy positioned against the darker shade, enhancing its brightness and drawing attention. The composition not only highlights the vivacity and liveliness of the yellow daisy but also intensifies the visual impact through the contrast in background colours. The juxtaposition of yellow against dark green brings a natural and harmonious beauty to the scene, reflecting the artist's unique insight into colour usage. Overall, this artwork displays the unique charm and vitality of the daisy through clean lines and vivid colours, offering viewers an experience of art that is both simple and exquisitely elegant. Jeannie Kinsler...

The focal point of this oil painting is a fig, depicted with a mastery of light and colour that highlights the fruit's plumpness. The purple fig is placed on a striped tablecloth with hues of grey-blue, yellow-green, and grey-white. To create a more harmonious composition with the purple fig, the artist has added touches of orange-pink to the tablecloth. These strokes bring a vibrant and cohesive balance to the overall colour scheme, making the painting both lively and harmonious. Jeannie Kinsler...

This painting features a creamy white enamel jug and white hybrid cherries, accented with yellow-green leaves. The perspective is a top-down view, with the background in shades of blue-grey and dark grey. This creates a striking contrast and harmony between the light-coloured enamel jug and the white hybrid cherries against the darker and cooler tones of the background. Jeannie Kinsler...

"Chateau at Vauvenargues, Provence" portrays the castle of Vauvenargues in the Provence region of France. The painting depicts the magnificent appearance of the castle and its integr...