Bamboo Painting Van Gogh A spirited tribute to one

A spirited tribute to one of art's most beloved visions of the olive grove

while the turquoise notes echo nicely with linen and ceramic accents

the whole composition trembles with light

full of summer ease

keeping the palette calm and nurturing

Bamboo Painting Van Gogh A spirited tribute to oneTall bamboo stems climb the full height of this portrait composition, their slim green canes set against a warm wash of golden ochre and amber light. Clusters of pointed leaves fan outwards in star like sprays, each blade picked out in cool jade and forest green over the glowing background. The painterly handling gives the foliage real movement, as though a soft breeze were passing through the grove. The overall effect is serene yet sunlit, evoking a