"Summer Stillness" — Wendy Brightbill
From the collection "The Way Flowers Remember"

A lush, full bouquet blooms against a soft sage and celadon ground, its jewel-toned roses in plum, crimson, and hot pink clustered together like a garden caught mid-bloom. Cool accents of periwinkle and lavender weave through the composition, balancing the richness of the deeper reds and magentas, while soft greens carry the eye down toward a loosely suggested vase.

There's a quiet confidence to this piece — the palette is bold, but the overall feel is calm and gathered, like the stillness of a summer afternoon with flowers freshly cut and arranged. Brightbill's layered, textural brushwork rewards a closer look, revealing depth and movement within each bloom.

Oil and acrylic on wrapped canvas, 16" x 20" x 2.5" — ready to hang, no frame required.

-Wendy Brightbill began her creative journey after a car accident rewired her brain. Painting and making a mess with paint allowed her to embrace the process and stay present in the moment. God used art to bring healing to a fractured brain: a real-life beauty-from-ashes story. Painting with bright, vibrant colors lifted her depression and allowed Wendy to build a creative life that she never knew existed.

Wendy is a native of Colorado and resides at the picturesque base of Pikes Peak. She is married to her friend and biggest supporter, Brannan. Together they have three beautiful daughters!

A note on appearance: Colors and fine details may vary slightly depending on your screen settings, lighting, device used to capture images, and the display on the device used to view. As with all handcrafted and artisan work, minor variations are natural and part of what makes each piece unique. Questions before you buy? We're happy to help — just reach out!