I created this dahlia painting for a young professional woman who loves to combine deep forest green with a rich peachy pink in her decor. The dahlias pictured came from my garden. I'd picked a few and set them in a jar on the table. I knew this was the image I needed when I walked through the dining room one morning. The bloom had opened to its fullest, and the light was hitting the bouquet at just the perfect angle, setting it aglow.

I gave the arrangement a dark green background and used that green family for rendering the glass jar. I love how the combination of the bright pinks against the dark background is soothing, but at the same time, invigorating.

It was a pleasure to create this dahlia piece. There is joy in knowing that this beautiful bloom can continue to delight long after she has faded away.

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