Description
This painting by Joanna Reid captures flannel flowers in full bloom with a vibrant and almost whimsical style. The creamy white petals with soft green tips are beautifully highlighted against the contrasting deep greens of native foliage and the bold blue sky. The textured stems and leaves—reminiscent of the flannel flower’s velvety surface—are rendered with a playful, almost decorative flourish.
Reid’s composition evokes the liveliness of the northern New South Wales coast’s bushland, giving the entire scene a festive, almost dreamlike atmosphere. The way she blends realism with stylized elements makes the flowers seem to dance across the canvas.
