Japanese Bird and Flower Painting Van Gogh tinged lilac and blue by

tinged lilac and blue by the coloured glow overhead

light-catching curls that seem to glow from within

A bold statement for anyone drawn to the depths of the sea

sea-green and stormy grey palette pairs naturally with stone

pale timber and soft neutrals

Japanese Bird and Flower Painting Van Gogh tinged lilac and blue byTwo small finches sit close together on a slender branch, their slate grey heads and warm chestnut breasts turned gently towards one another. All around them, clusters of pink blossom open in delicate pastel layers, their petals catching a soft light against the pale, almost ivory background. The fine detail of each feather and the faint blush of the flowers give the pair a tender, companionable air. There is a stillness here, as though the morning