Title: Tending the Bright Things
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 50 x 40 cm (2 cm deep)
Framing: Unframed
 
Vibrant, unruly, and full of joy.  This painting celebrates the wild spirit of this humble flower. Their scarlet and golden tones spill generously from a grounded, earthen pot, catching the light in a way that feels both spontaneous and deeply intentional.
 
Nasturtiums have long symbolised resilience, warmth, and heartfelt connection. In this painting, they’re more than a botanical subject, they’re an offering. A tribute to everyday vitality, to colour without pretense, and to the quiet power of rootedness.
 
Rendered in Cecile de Villiers’ signature painterly style, this piece invites viewers to pause, soften, and return to presence.
 
Music:  Four Minute Stare | The Sun Is Also a Star OST