John Hansen ArtistArtwork - Candles and Rose

The reference images I took for this painting sat on my computer for quite a few years before I decided to revisit them. I have to admit I was happy I did as I designed more breathing room around the central objects within this still life composition. I felt I took a chance with the complimentary colours here using strong statements of red and green. Although this colour combination is very commonly used it can be sometimes tricky to make it work without getting the balance too much out of control. As I like to compose a painting this work has obvious symmetry and formal placements of items. There are only a few small hints of disbalance. The theme may not be so obvious in this painting though I am very pleased with the outcome!