"Blue Cardoon" - Original Quink Ink Painting
Product Description
Blue Cardoon is an original Quink ink painting by Helen Alice Johnson, inspired by the Cardoon plant found in the Medieval Garden at Lassay Les Chateaux, close to the artist’s studio in Northern France. This garden was a favourite subject for the artist throughout 2022, and it featured prominently in her garden-themed videos. The flowing lines and expressive ink wash in this piece capture the organic beauty and movement of the Cardoon, echoing the larger diptych painting Gone with the Wind, which was inspired by the garden and a line from a poem about the Cardoon by Ernest Dowson.
This work offers a graceful, nature-inspired addition to any collection, blending historical references with contemporary ink techniques. The piece is mounted but unframed, allowing for personalized display options.
Product Features
Title: Blue Cardoon – Original Quink Ink Painting
Medium: Pen and ink on paper
Dimensions: 28cm x 28cm
Mount: Mounted unframed
Year Created: 2022
Inspiration: Inspired by the Cardoon in the Medieval Garden at Lassay Les Chateaux, Northern France
Series: Related to the larger diptych painting Gone with the Wind, inspired by a line from Ernest Dowson’s poem
Style: Contemporary botanical art with historical influences
Product Description
Blue Cardoon is an original Quink ink painting by Helen Alice Johnson, inspired by the Cardoon plant found in the Medieval Garden at Lassay Les Chateaux, close to the artist’s studio in Northern France. This garden was a favourite subject for the artist throughout 2022, and it featured prominently in her garden-themed videos. The flowing lines and expressive ink wash in this piece capture the organic beauty and movement of the Cardoon, echoing the larger diptych painting Gone with the Wind, which was inspired by the garden and a line from a poem about the Cardoon by Ernest Dowson.
This work offers a graceful, nature-inspired addition to any collection, blending historical references with contemporary ink techniques. The piece is mounted but unframed, allowing for personalized display options.
Product Features
Title: Blue Cardoon – Original Quink Ink Painting
Medium: Pen and ink on paper
Dimensions: 28cm x 28cm
Mount: Mounted unframed
Year Created: 2022
Inspiration: Inspired by the Cardoon in the Medieval Garden at Lassay Les Chateaux, Northern France
Series: Related to the larger diptych painting Gone with the Wind, inspired by a line from Ernest Dowson’s poem
Style: Contemporary botanical art with historical influences
Product Description
Blue Cardoon is an original Quink ink painting by Helen Alice Johnson, inspired by the Cardoon plant found in the Medieval Garden at Lassay Les Chateaux, close to the artist’s studio in Northern France. This garden was a favourite subject for the artist throughout 2022, and it featured prominently in her garden-themed videos. The flowing lines and expressive ink wash in this piece capture the organic beauty and movement of the Cardoon, echoing the larger diptych painting Gone with the Wind, which was inspired by the garden and a line from a poem about the Cardoon by Ernest Dowson.
This work offers a graceful, nature-inspired addition to any collection, blending historical references with contemporary ink techniques. The piece is mounted but unframed, allowing for personalized display options.
Product Features
Title: Blue Cardoon – Original Quink Ink Painting
Medium: Pen and ink on paper
Dimensions: 28cm x 28cm
Mount: Mounted unframed
Year Created: 2022
Inspiration: Inspired by the Cardoon in the Medieval Garden at Lassay Les Chateaux, Northern France
Series: Related to the larger diptych painting Gone with the Wind, inspired by a line from Ernest Dowson’s poem
Style: Contemporary botanical art with historical influences
About Helen Johnson
Helen Johnson is an accomplished artist and former headteacher in art, specialising in contemporary landscape paintings that capture the natural beauty of gardens, nature, and the world around us. Her work combines rich textures and vibrant colours to evoke an emotional connection between the viewer and the landscape. Helen’s pieces are beloved by collectors for their depth and timeless appeal
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