Little Victories, 2021

Story & Process

Little Victories was my first commission and a huge learning curve in the best way possible because I was able to explore what it means to adjust my vision as an artist to someone else’s needs.

My client wanted this piece to immortalise a transformative experience in the south of France.

After a consultation, the client sent me a number of their favourite images from their time in France and from there I developed this composition. The shadowy figure in the centre of the piece is the client gazing out from a hammock, a photo which for them represented contemplation and relaxation. Surrounding the figure, a painted collage of French summer landscapes situating the story in the location where everything took place. The bird of paradise in the centre, a favourite bloom of the client’s and a small symbol of love, excellence and the importance of having a good perspective of life. The teal background combines the calming energy of blue with the rejuvenating energy of green, while the orange lines offer a joyful interruption; the two colours working to tie the themes of the painting together.

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Little Victories Timeline:

• October 2020 - April 2021 (6 months)

• October 2020 - first consultation & work starting

• 2 hand drawn sketches & 7 digital mockups

• 5 hours research (approximately)

• 100 hours of painting (approximately)

• April 2021 - Completion & Delivery