Summer Rainbow

This painting features a lush garden scene dominated by several tall, vertical stalks of foxglove flowers. The blossoms are rendered in delicate gradients of soft pink, creamy yellow, and peach, showcasing their characteristic bell-like shapes and spotted interiors. Three hummingbirds are captured in dynamic poses; one is positioned near the left stalk, another appears in the upper right corner in flight, and a third hovers near the lower right cluster of blooms. Their iridescent green, grey, and red-throated plumage stands out against the floral backdrop.

The composition is layered, with sharper focus on the primary foreground stalks and hummingbirds, while the background dissolves into a soft, impressionistic blur of blue, white, and pale purple floral shapes, suggesting a deeper, mist-filled garden setting. The painterly style utilizes visible brushstrokes that give the canvas a textured, artistic quality, reminiscent of an oil or acrylic landscape study.

The overall colour palette is light, airy, and spring-like, dominated by pastel tones and natural greens. The lighting is soft and diffuse, suggesting an overcast day or early morning, which minimizes harsh shadows and allows the subtle variations in the flower petals to glow. The scene feels peaceful and quiet, emphasizing the delicate interplay between the energetic birds and the quiet, stoic growth of the garden flowers.