Flamingo Painting Van Gogh its pale central spine catching

its pale central spine catching the light against a depth of velvet black

still and golden and softly alive

There is a timeless

Terraced fields trace gentle curves through the foliage

or let it preside over a dressing area framed by soft lighting

Flamingo Painting Van Gogh its pale central spine catchingThis painterly close up portrays a flamingo in vivid magenta and rose, its long neck curving gracefully back upon itself in an elegant S. Expressive brushstrokes build up the layered plumage, from deep cerise along the breast to soft pearly pink across the feathers, while a single amber eye gazes outward with quiet poise. The black tipped beak rests against the body, and a loose, impressionistic backdrop of pink and lilac strokes keeps all attention