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Ember Heart - Sunlit Pink Lily Close-Up

A close-up of the inside of a pink and orange lily, with six dark brown anthers on pale stalks around a central pink pistil that has a golden tip. The petals are lit from behind and marked with small dark spots. The whole image has a crinkled, paint-like texture.

Someone wants this lily over the many other pink flower prints because it is not the usual bouquet view. It takes you inside the flower, to the dark glossy anthers and the golden-tipped pistil. The petals glow as if lit from behind, and a fine, crinkled, oil-paint-like surface covers the whole image. The warm pink, red and orange sit against deep maroon shade, so the colour looks rich rather than sweet.

Artwork by Omaste Witkowski