Backstory of a Peony

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Yes I think that the dark background makes the peony stand out.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Tue 17 Jul 21:09:44

I like this, the back of flowers can be just as lovely as the front and this one looks super.

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Tue 17 Jul 21:47:43

The dark maroon is a perfect foil to the image, lovely painting indeed!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Wed 18 Jul 15:30:22

What an interesting and clever idea Joy, very striking.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Wed 18 Jul 16:53:09

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17/07/2018

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I was inspired by an artist to show the beauty of the backside of a peony... the greens were very interesting.... not sure if I like the background - that was a tough choice...

About the Artist

Joy Bjork

I am from the State of New Jersey, USA, and from 1996 have lived in Sweden 27 years with my husband Anders. I am mainly a self-taught artist - meaning I have read books, magazines and learned from other artists. I also completed a semester at a Masters Art school in Stockholm. I want to…

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