Japanese Bird and Flower Painting Van Gogh sea-green and stormy grey palette

sea-green and stormy grey palette pairs naturally with stone

while the green foliage ties in with houseplants and rattan placed nearby

tinged lilac and blue by the coloured glow overhead

The icy teals and midnight blues pair beautifully with charcoal

With no land in sight

Japanese Bird and Flower Painting Van Gogh sea-green and stormy grey paletteTwo small finches sit close together on a slender branch, their slate grey heads and warm chestnut breasts turned gently towards one another. All around them, clusters of pink blossom open in delicate pastel layers, their petals catching a soft light against the pale, almost ivory background. The fine detail of each feather and the faint blush of the flowers give the pair a tender, companionable air. There is a stillness here, as though the morning