Thistle Protea Posy — A Small, Moveable Original

Thistle Protea Posy is a small original artwork created in acrylic on board and framed behind glass in a contemporary black frame.

This is the kind of piece designed to live with you rather than be fixed in place. Small works don’t need walls. They can sit on shelves, nestle into a mantel arrangement, or rest on a sideboard or dresser — easily moved as the seasons, light, and mood of a space change.

The composition centres on a simple protea posy in a glass vase, painted with loose, expressive brushwork and a restrained, earthy palette. It is visually strong without dominating a room, making it ideal for layered, lived-in interiors rather than formal hanging.

One of the pleasures of a small work like this is its flexibility. In winter, a hearth may be functional and busy; in summer, the same space can feel oddly empty. A small framed original offers an easy way to bring warmth and focus back into the room — no drilling, no permanent decisions, no pressure to get it “right.”

This piece works beautifully as:

• A shelf or mantel artwork

• A bedside or desk companion

• A seasonal accent that can be repositioned throughout the year

• An accessible way to live with an original painting in a contemporary home

The reference photograph for this painting was taken at Lemon and Lime Deli in Pringle Bay — a favourite local spot — but the finished work is intentionally pared back, allowing the subject and texture to stand on their own.

Details

• Medium: Acrylic on board

• Frame: Contemporary black frame with glass

• Size: 27 x 32 x 3cm (framed)

This is not wall coverage. It is visual punctuation — a small, moveable original made to be part of everyday life.