Philadelphia Fleabane

About this work

Delicate white petals of a fleabane daisy occupy the composition with quiet presence, while slender stems and muted greens recede softly into the background. Built on a cotton-mounted panel, the painting employs alternating layers of opaque pigment and transparent glazes, capturing the translucency of each petal and the subtle play of light across the flower's surface. Though modest in scale, the work distills the artist's methodical layering technique, extending his attentive gaze—typically directed at cats and the human figure—toward the understated structure of a common wildflower.