Someday

"Someday" is a captivating original painting by Tara Verkuil, blending abstract floral forms with expressive brushwork to create a vibrant tapestry of emotions and experiences. This 36" W x 24" H piece is part of Tara’s "Just Breathe" series, where she delves into the realm of floral and nature-based abstraction, offering a modern twist on garden-inspired art.

This painting features a dynamic mix of pink, green, blue, red, and white hues, combining soft, translucent washes with bold, opaque layers. The intertwined petals and stems create a beautiful chaos, representing the harmony of conflicting emotions we all experience. Tara’s signature style shines through in the loose, expressive marks and intricate layering, inviting viewers to wander through the canvas and find hidden stories and emotions.

Crafted with a rich blend of materials—acrylic, graphite, crayons, colored pencil, pastels, and oil sticks—"Someday" offers layers of texture and depth. The organic forms and vibrant palette evoke the feeling of being surrounded by blooms, where every glance offers a new perspective.

Tara approaches this piece with her intuitive process, beginning with abstract mark-making and building up the canvas with layers of partially transparent paint. As the painting evolves, her brushstrokes become bolder, adding captivating depth and texture that beckons the viewer to explore further.