This oil painting was completed in 1996. It is an impressionistic piece which depicts a selection of bright red gladioli in a glass vase in front of a lit candle on a dark background. The flickering light of the candle throws a soft yellow light on the gladioli and vase, creating shades of orange to complement the red flowers and the yellow-green leaves. The short brushstrokes are strong and thick and the colours are vivid.
Sarah Leonard studied at Edinburgh College of Art from 1979 to 82, then spent seven years living in London before returning to Glasgow in the early nineties. She has travelled extensively throughout Europe, including Venice, Florence and Rome, and her experiences in these locations have informed much of her drawing and painting. Her work is included in many private collections in Britain, Ireland and abroad.
