Flowers that are past their prime speak to the artist in me. When no longer perfect, tulip stems and leaves form lovely curves and bends while being drawn gently downwards by gravity. The blossoms swoon, eventually dropping their petals, exposing the stamen and pistil. This painting was inspired by a fading bouquet of birthday tulips on a fireplace mantlepiece. I took the liberty of simplifying the double red blooms and painting classic tulips in a variety of colours. A lovely floral-patterned tile was created to soften the original fireplace brickwork.
Very pleased to share this piece was accepted into a juried exhibition with the Federation of Canadian Artists and was in the Federation Gallery on Granville Island from March 3rd to March 15, 2026.
Megan Long Originals 