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Indigo and Daisies

Description of Art: Indigo and Daisies marries the cool, introspective tonalities of deep blue (indigo) with the vibrant contrast of white and yellow daisies, creating a visual dialogue between calmness and vitality. Donna Taylor’s composition likely centers on a field or cluster of daisies standing against a softly diffused indigo background, their petals brushing edges of light and shadow.

The floral motifs are rendered with delicate strokes or careful layering, allowing petals to overlap and fade into one another. Textural variation—perhaps via thick paint, impasto, or mixed-media layering—might give the blossoms a tactile dimension. The indigo backdrop may shift in hue or gradient, adding mood and depth without competing with the floral forms.

Overall, the work feels both meditative and expressive: a quiet field of flowers elevated by bold color choices and subtle contouring. The contrast in hues implies both serenity and vivid life—a balance between stillness and the fleeting energy of bloom.

Painting Title: Indigo and Daisies

Artist: Donna Taylor
Year Published: 2001
Size of painting: 28 3/4” x 20 1/2”

Collection #: BB-1019

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