This painting captures a dahlia at the height of its transformation—petals flaring outward in a blaze of colour and energy. I was drawn to the drama at the flower’s core, where structure and chaos meet. Watercolour allows for fluid transitions and unexpected moments, reflecting the vitality and complexity of this bloom. By focusing on a close, cropped composition, I aim to present the flower not just as a botanical specimen, but as a powerful expression of movement, tension, and life unfolding.
