Birthday flowers by Satu Vartiainen

It looks a bit blurred but by enlarging it will be Ok.

Lovely and I like the thumbprint effect .... Wonderfully composed as usual.

A vase full of spring colours Satu, just the job to cheer us all up......I see there is more rain on the way! Keep them coming, to lift our spirits.

Lovely impressionist style painting Satu!

Gorgeous of course Satu and thanks for your super comment on my pencil portrait of the child clutching the duckling with a hug smoke on his face

I can see you had fun Satu! Great abstract painting.

Gorgeous strong colour Satu. I like the contrast between the dark right side and the lighter left side. Some lovely shapes in there including the inspired splodge of black, bottom right. (I just had to look up the word 'ameliorate', and I bet I'm not the only one. LOL)

I agree with Louise, the dark and light background works well.

Your enjoyment in painting this shows Satu. Glorious colour and great abstract composition.

Thank you very much Gudrun, Fiona, Christine, Ros, Carole, Louise, Kevin and Val for your kind and encouraging comments! They are always much appreciated.

I love this one. The colours are gorgeous.

And it really worked, lovely.

Truly a stunner, Satu! Love the jewel-like colors and the excellent composition. And you've managed the hard and soft edges beautifully!

Thank you very much Dawn, Karyl and Seok for your kind comments!