In this luminous still life, Cornish artist Joanne Short captures the beauty of spring through bold colour and decorative harmony. ‘Purple Gladioli in a Yellow Vase’ brings together vivid orange stripes, a patterned pink tablecloth and a richly painted yellow vase, creating a joyful setting for the elegant stems of purple gladioli arranged at the centre of the composition.
Joanne’s distinctive style shines through in the way she balances pattern and simplicity. The vertical backdrop contrasts with the repeating floral motifs of the tablecloth, while the vase, decorated with her characteristic Mediterranean accents, anchors the entire arrangement. The purple gladioli rise confidently, their petals rendered in soft variations of lilac and violet, adding rhythm and height to the piece.
This intimate 8 x 8 inch painting has all the qualities collectors admire in Joanne’s work. Her refined palette, carefully composed forms and celebration of everyday beauty create a wonderfully uplifting artwork that brings warmth and colour to any interior. As one of Cornwall’s most celebrated contemporary artists, Joanne’s still life paintings continue to be highly sought after for their elegance and sense of joy.
Perfect for a kitchen wall, reading nook or small gallery space, this vibrant piece offers an accessible opportunity to invest in a jewel-like original that brightens the room with pattern, colour and the gentle charm of springtime flowers.
Item Information
| Description |
Framed Original Painting |
| Artist |
Cornish Artist Joanne Short (born 1967) |
| Signed by the Artist |
Signed by Joanne Short |
| Painting size |
8 x 8 inches |
| Medium |
Oil on canvas |
| Framed size |
11.5 x 11.5 inches |
| Frame type |
The St Ives style picture frame is a Renaissance-inspired cassetta frame, Italian for 'little box', featuring a white stain finish that highlights the wood grain. With a 45mm wide profile and 32mm depth, it creates a recessed central panel, perfect for a timeless, contemporary and elegant display of the painting.
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| Ready to hang |
Strung with picture cord and ready to hang |
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