Sunday Afternoon
Acrylic Paint and Embroidery
10" x 8" framed and wired for hanging
Step into the serene atmosphere of "Sunday Afternoon," an original mixed-media painting where embroidery and acrylic paint intertwine harmoniously. This tranquil artwork features a serene color palette that soothes the senses, with gentle shades of soft blues, greens, and pinks. The intricate details of the flowers are delicately stitched, capturing the essence of a lazy Sunday afternoon spent in quiet contemplation. Each petal and leaf is meticulously crafted, inviting you to immerse yourself in the peaceful beauty of this unique piece. Measuring 10 x 8 inches in portrait orientation, " Sunday Afternoon " is a versatile artwork that can seamlessly blend with a variety of décor styles. Whether displayed on a shelf, mantelpiece, or hung on a wall, this piece will add a touch of whimsy and charm to any space. The painting's smaller size makes it an ideal addition to a desk, shelf, or mantelpiece, inviting you to pause and appreciate its delicate details from a closer vantage point. This original painting on canvas, not a print or copy, is framed and wired for hanging. Each stroke of color is hand-painted, and the artwork is signed by the artist.
Lauren Quist
Lauren Quist is inspired by the challenge of achieving harmony through the interplay of hard and soft mediums, blending the softness of impressionism with the contrast of illustrative art.
Her process begins with a photograph, which she transforms into mixed media paintings on canvas through sketching, painting, and lastly embroidery. By incorporating embroidery, she allows light to dance dynamically the canvas, exploring how it touches various surfaces and highlighting the contrasts within. Through art, Lauren aims to engage viewers in a deeper exploration of these captured instances, inviting them to share in the beauty and complexity of the world as she sees it.
After graduating high school, she attended the University of Washington to study architecture but graduated instead with a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts (IVA). Her first mixed media painting, created for her senior studio, combined oil paints and embroidery floss on canvas. In 2013, she participated in her first professional art show, "Around the Square," where she won the Popular Vote Award. Since then, Lauren has continued to exhibit work in several art shows across the Pacific Northwest.
