17/06/2026
Most people only see the finished artwork.
What they don't see is everything that happens before the first layer of paint.
Verdant Reverie began as a simple sketch and an idea.
Before I could paint the gown, every section had to be planned, measured and created by hand.
The dimensional dress wasn't painted onto the canvas.
It was constructed from canvas itself.
Each piece was individually cut, shaped and positioned to create movement, depth and structure.
Once the form was complete, the surface was primed and prepared for painting.
Layer by layer, colour began to bring the artwork to life.
Deep teals, rich magentas and soft highlights were carefully added to emphasise the folds and movement within the gown.
To complete the piece, genuine 24K gold leaf was applied by hand, creating reflections that change as the light moves across the artwork.
From the first sketch to the final gold leaf detail, Verdant Reverie took more than 100 hours to create.
Not because it had to.
Because every detail mattered.
Verdant Reverie is an original mixed-media artwork, 90x120cm, combining acrylic painting, dimensional canvas construction and genuine 24K gold leaf.
Imagine this in your space.
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