Japanese Bird and Flower Painting Van Gogh escape and the timeless charm

escape and the timeless charm of rural Tuscany

pale timber and soft neutrals

tinged lilac and blue by the coloured glow overhead

The wings glow in warm amber and orange

light-catching curls that seem to glow from within

Japanese Bird and Flower Painting Van Gogh escape and the timeless charmTwo small finches sit close together on a slender branch, their slate grey heads and warm chestnut breasts turned gently towards one another. All around them, clusters of pink blossom open in delicate pastel layers, their petals catching a soft light against the pale, almost ivory background. The fine detail of each feather and the faint blush of the flowers give the pair a tender, companionable air. There is a stillness here, as though the morning