Bursting with the colour and character of a Cornish spring, ‘Spring Garden, Stippy Stappy, St Agnes’ is a joyful and decorative celebration of this iconic Cornish terrace. Joanne Short’s vibrant composition draws the eye from the abundant blooms of a garden in full flower to the charming row of 18th-century cottages, lovingly captured in her distinctive, stylised hand.
In the foreground, brilliant yellow daffodils and soft primroses evoke the freshness of the season, their forms dancing across the canvas with energy and rhythm. Behind them, the warm stone façades of the cottages glow in the sunlight, their doors and windows outlined in bold strokes that echo the artist’s playful yet precise approach. A backdrop of rolling fields and silhouetted trees completes the scene, adding depth and tranquillity to the composition.
Short’s use of flattened perspective, clear line, and vibrant, contrasting colour lends the painting a timeless quality — part memory, part design, wholly celebratory.
Compact yet full of detail, this original oil painting captures the charm of St Agnes with grace and clarity. ‘Spring Garden, Stippy Stappy, St Agnes’ is a collectable gem — perfect for those who love Cornwall, springtime, and the joyful language of colour.
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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