Beneath Violet Skies: by Wildlife Artist Tandy Pengelly

Oil on Canvas, 45 x 55 cm

This original oil painting celebrates the delicate relationship between wild pollinators and flowering plants, a quiet exchange that sustains life on earth. Two luminous peonies open beneath a deep violet sky, their petals unfolding in layers of blush, lavender and gold. Suspended in mid-flight, a single bee becomes both visitor and guardian, a symbol of ecological balance and sacred reciprocity.

As a wildlife artist, I am drawn not only to animals themselves, but to the subtle ecosystems that allow them to thrive. The bee in this painting is not incidental. She represents resilience, cooperation and the fragile interdependence of our natural world.

The rich purple background enhances the vibrancy of the flowers while creating a contemporary, almost theatrical stillness. Light moves across the petals, revealing depth, softness and movement. Each brushstroke is layered in traditional oil technique, allowing colour to glow from within.

This is a statement piece for collectors who value wildlife art that carries meaning, symbolism and environmental awareness.

Details

• Original oil painting

• 45 cm x 55 cm

• Gallery stretched cotton canvas

• UV varnish protected

• Signed by the artist

• Certificate of authenticity included

• Ready to hang

• Optional Framing
• Free delivery in France

This artwork is ideal for collectors of contemporary wildlife art, botanical oil paintings and nature-inspired interiors.