The Blossom Tree

My work is guided by intuition. I capture the essence of people rather than being too literal. For the woman who commissioned this painting, I wanted to capture her abundant life, full of love for her husband, animals and home. In my head, I pictured a beautiful blossom tree. 
 
Her life is a flowering tree that blooms every season, growing stronger and stronger. It represents this couple’s love for each other and the life they will continue to have together.
 
I received this beautiful message from the couple after the painting was hung in their home.
 
‘Thank you, Fiona so much for working with me in designing and creating the beautiful piece that is The Blossom Tree. When I approached you months ago, I knew I wanted you to design a piece that incorporated our lives, love of where we live, love of nature, our fur kids and family both present and passed, but just didn't know how that would look. What you then went onto create was "us" on canvas. The colours, joy, and love for each other and life is so obvious in every detail within the piece.

I appreciated your communication and consultation throughout the creative process, and felt you were so genuine in your joy as each colour developed on the canvas and The Blossom Tree came to life after each session. The Blossom Tree will always take pride of place in our home, and as a friend said today: when things get a little tough, I take the time to enjoy the magic and beauty that is The Blossom Tree. Thank you once again.’