Blue Lillies
This flower is said to bring a sense of peace and well-being. This represents our deep spiritual nature reaching down into the muck of life and making something beautiful. Blue lilies part of the flora and fauna collection by Sylvia Brallier. Original 12” x 12” by acrylic on canvas. Prints, all sizes or similar commissions are welcome.
Pink Lotus
A beautiful lotus flower sits on dark water, its roots go down to the dark soil. Just like the lotus, we must arise from the muck of our lives to something more beautiful and more peaceful.
Poppies for Georgia
Be drawn into the quiet intensity of Poppies for Georgia, where a solitary purple poppy emerges from a deep black void. The petals roll and ripple in rich shades of violet, each curve carrying a whispered secret, while the flower’s center pulses with a pattern that feels almost otherworldly—like a portal framed by an iridescent indigo ring of stamens. Nearby, an unopened bud balances delicate promise against the mystery of growth. This piece is my homage to Georgia O’Keeffe’s visionary botanical explorations, channeling the tension between stillness and awakening, light and shadow. In this moment frozen on canvas, the flower commands attention—not as a simple bloom, but as an enigmatic presence inviting quiet contemplation beyond the surface. Acrylic on 24 in.² canvas.
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Orange Orchid
Pink Cactus Flowers
Jungle Orchids
Orchids in the jungle featuring a botanical painting pink and rose red orchids set in a black background
Koi and Lotus
Koi and Lotus captures a tranquil underwater moment where vibrant life and delicate natural elements coexist in harmony. The composition centers on several koi fish, each rendered with precise attention to color and pattern. One koi, glowing bright yellow, immediately draws the eye, while another features a distinctive combination of orange, black, and white patches that lend complexity and individuality within the group. The water surface above them dances with shifting reflections and subtle ripples, skillfully conveying the ever-changing interaction of light and fluid movement.
Near the middle of the scene, a soft pink water lily blossoms, its gentle petals standing out against the darker depths below. Surrounding the flower, green lily pads provide balance and a natural framing that reinforces the sense of calm and quietude. The artist’s carefully layered brushwork and nuanced color choices build depth, encouraging a contemplative experience of stillness amidst gentle motion. The interplay of vibrant hues and intricate details evokes both the vitality of the koi and the peaceful sanctuary of the pond environment.
The artwork reflects a focused exploration of water and reflection, highlighting the way surfaces can both reveal and obscure. This duality creates moments that verge on abstraction while remaining firmly rooted in representation, inviting viewers to witness an intimate harmony between nature’s fluid elements and the life they sustain. The piece conveys not only a scene of natural beauty but also a thoughtful meditation on presence, light, and the subtle rhythm of aquatic life.
Koi Pond with Lotus Flowers
Koi fish swim through clear blue water. Lotus flowers rise up and show their beauty. Peaceful calm day where the reflections are perfect from land to water. Gentle countryside brings a sense of peace and contentment. I like to make art that Helps spaces and people feel more peaceful, at ease and happy. Life can be hard. Beautiful art can help us to remember life’s joy.
Crane Reflection
This painting of a crane and its reflection in the water has been up in my home for many years and I really love the environment that it creates in the home…one of peaceful reflection and the beauty of nature. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
Lyric Egret
Lyrical Egret brings together representational clarity and abstract expression through a careful layering of techniques. A solitary white egret stands poised, its slender black legs grounding the figure amid a swirling, fluid background created by acrylic pouring. The bird’s feathers are rendered with delicate brushstrokes that blend soft whites, creams, and pale pinks, lending a subtle texture that contrasts with the glossy, unpredictable flow of color beneath. The egret’s bright yellow eye and dark beak punctuate the composition, anchoring the viewer’s focus within the movement around it.
The background’s dynamic blend of greens, blues, pinks, and tans suggests water and natural surroundings without defining them exactly, offering a sense of shifting, elemental energy. This interaction between the tangible form of the bird and the abstract currents behind it creates a visual tension that invites contemplation of presence and environment. The painting’s layered surfaces reveal how acrylic pouring’s spontaneous patterns intertwine with intentional brushwork, making the process as much a part of the work’s meaning as the final image.
There is a quiet grace in the egret’s stillness amid the vibrant, flowing backdrop, a balance between calm and motion that feels both grounded and ethereal. This piece reflects a moment of attentive observation—an encounter between the solid, observable world and the shifting, often unpredictable forces that surround it. The result is an artwork that resonates with subtle vitality, capturing a space of transformation where form and formlessness exist in harmony.
Red Bird in Flight on a Beautiful Day
Red Bird in Flight on a Beautiful Day reminds us to fly light and fly free. It’s an invocation of lightness.
Foxy
Nature is so foxy! This little fox is here to remind you of the wonder of nature. Foxes are inquisitive creatures quite playful in the wild. I’ll never forget a summer where there was a mother fox raising three cubs in a field near my house. I could regularly go watch them play in the fields. I feel lucky and privileged to have been able to do so.
Divine Bovine
Two cows in a field. A really fun piece utilizing acrylic pouring and perspective to make for a very interesting image. This painting is loved by people who like bold and playful paintings.
The Emerald Empress of the Deep
Emerald Empress of the Deep presents an intimate glimpse into the mysterious life beneath the ocean’s surface through this study of the enigmatic octopus. A crafted blend of techniques, the artwork balances acrylic pouring technique with precise brushwork featuring subtle tonal variations to heighten its lifelike quality. This approach nurtures a connection between the viewer and the natural world, celebrating the octopus as a symbol of intelligence, adaptability, and quiet strength. Emerald Empress of the Deep encourages reflection on the hidden wonders of the sea and the vibrant life that thrives just out of sight.