Stephen Moody’s Des Tournesols de Mia is a radiant tribute to the enduring beauty of sunflowers, where a vibrant bouquet rises with joyful exuberance from a striking blue vase. Thick, luminous yellow petals radiate from deep, warm centers, capturing the flowers’ natural vitality and quiet inner glow. The blue vase provides a cool, measured contrast that elevates the warmth of the blooms, creating an intimate and harmonious dialogue between vessel and flowers—both timeless and immediate.
This deeply personal piece celebrates the timeless tradition of still-life painting while honoring the warmth and resilience inspired by Mia—a cherished presence whose light mirrors the sunflowers’ own. Through expressive strokes, it reflects my ongoing exploration of texture, light, and the profound joy found in nature’s simplest gifts, transforming a classic motif into a contemporary ode to love, growth, and everyday splendor.
The painting’s commanding presence comes alive through its rich impasto technique. Thick, layered strokes of oil paint build palpable texture across the petals and vase, giving the sunflowers a sculptural, three-dimensional quality that shifts and glows with changing light. This tactile surface invites you closer, allowing you to experience the physicality of the brushwork and the living energy of the blooms.
Presented in its original dark wooden ornate frame, Des Tournesols de Mia will bring lasting warmth and optimism to your space. Over time, its radiant energy will continue to uplift and inspire—whether above a mantel, in a dining area, or as the heart of a sunlit room—serving as a daily reminder of nature’s resilience and the beauty found in simple, vibrant life.
Details:
- Medium: Original oil on canvas
- Technique: Heavy impasto with thick, layered brushwork for luminous texture and depth
- Framing: Included—original dark wooden ornate frame
- Availability: One-of-a-kind original painting
- Shipping: Free shipping within the USA
As an artist passionate about translating the vitality of the natural world and human connections into bold, tactile expressions, I pour reverence for beauty, love, and resilience into every piece. Des Tournesols de Mia stands as an invitation to pause and feel the warmth of life’s quiet, sunlit triumphs.
I invite you to reflect: What personal memories of warmth, love, or radiant growth do these sunflowers evoke for you? How might Des Tournesols de Mia bring their joyful, enduring light into the heart of your home?
