Sweet as a pea

This soft pastel painting captures a quiet, graceful moment: sweet peas gathered loosely in a simple glass jar, their delicate stems visible through the light-filled water. The blossoms float upward in gentle clusters, painted in airy layers of blush pinks, lavender, creamy whites, and soft greens. Each petal feels light and translucent, with the pastel medium lending a powdery softness that echoes the fragile nature of the flowers themselves.

The background is calm and unobtrusive, allowing the sweet peas to remain the focus while creating a sense of space and warmth. Subtle shifts in color and texture give the piece a natural, hand-touched quality, inviting the viewer to linger. Overall, the painting feels fresh, tender, and timeless—an intimate still life that brings a sense of calm and quiet beauty to any room.

This painting is framed in an oak frame. the image is 20x29cm and the frame is 34x46cm