Sunflower

Artist Notes:

Kīlauea, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi March 2, 2024

This oil painting was based on a “Sunflower” (helianthus annuus) is painted from a view of the plant growing in the yard.

On my first attempt to grow sunflowers I was able to successfully grow them from seed.

My favorite was the called a pro cut sunflower.

I liked the large area made up of many small flower and the relatively smaller pedals surrounding it.

I chose these flowers I grew as the reference for several Sunflower paintings in various art media including this painting in oil.

- Jon Apisa

12" x 12" (30.48cm x 30.48cm)

03/01/2024

Pacific Island

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