Held In Stillness

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Held in Stillness is an original oil painting celebrating the quiet beauty of gathered objects and small pieces of nature. A deep blue vessel and softly coloured ceramic jug sit alongside delicate native foliage, brought together in a gentle, contemplative still life.

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Held in Stillness is an original oil painting celebrating the quiet beauty of gathered objects and small pieces of nature. A deep blue vessel and softly coloured ceramic jug sit alongside delicate native foliage, brought together in a gentle, contemplative still life.

From My Easel

There are times when I find myself drawn to arranging just a few simple things and allowing them plenty of room to breathe.

For Held in Stillness, I brought together two vessels whose shapes and colours I loved - the softness of the handmade jug against the rich, reflective blue - and added just a small sprig of foliage. The fallen leaves in front seemed to complete the arrangement without needing anything more.

I loved the restraint of this composition. The quiet space surrounding the objects became just as important as the objects themselves, while the subtle light, reflections and textures gave me plenty to explore with paint.

For me, it is a painting about noticing what is already there: simple things, gently gathered, beautiful enough when we become still enough to see them.


About This Composition

An intimate still life in a soft, earthy palette, Held in Stillness pairs handmade vessels with delicate native foliage. Rich navy, dusty pink and muted greens sit against a warm neutral background, creating a calm and timeless piece suited to both contemporary and traditional interiors.


Artwork Details

Original Medium and Size
Oil on canvas, 30 × 25 cm

Available As
Fine Art Paper Print | Canvas Print

Featuring
Ceramic vessels, Westringia, Eucalyptus

Archival Quality
Museum-quality inks and premium paper or canvas.