Grace Oil

Contemporary Impressionism.
A pretty young woman in a teal dress sits at a weathered garden bench, caught in a moment of quiet contemplation on a warm summer's day.
Painted in a loose impressionistic style, the work demonstrates the artist's mastery of the 'Alla Prima' technique—painting wet-on-wet in one sitting—which has kept the painting fresh and vibrant. Each brushstroke is visible and energetic, building the scene through a painterly expression of light and colour rather than precise detail. The magenta flowers dance across the canvas in rhythmic patterns, their loose, gestural marks creating movement and life.
The colour palette is rich and unexpected: cool teals and warm pinks play against deeper blues and greens, punctuated by touches of yellow that suggest dappled sunlight. The figure, rendered with more careful attention than the surrounding flora, nevertheless remains integrated into the garden's abundant beauty—she becomes part of this sun-soaked world rather than separate from it.
This piece continues the artist's exploration of figurative work within landscape settings, capturing not just the visual beauty of a summer garden but its atmosphere—the warmth, the fragrance, the dreamy stillness of a perfect afternoon.

Chunky canvas painted around the edges so framing is optional. Signed on the front and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Zoe Elizabeth Norman is an award winning artist and her paintings are in public and private collections around the world.