Sunflowers 1969

John Bratby painted "Sunflowers" with oils, and wow, what a thick impasto! The surfaces are built up with such energy, you can almost feel the brushstrokes. I love how Bratby isn’t shy with his materials. It's like he's wrestling with the paint, trying to capture the essence of those big, bold sunflowers. The yellows and greens practically vibrate against each other, creating this intense, almost overwhelming sensation. Look at the way he’s built up the texture of the petals. Each stroke is so deliberate, so full of intention. It reminds me a bit of Van Gogh, but with a rougher, more punk rock edge. Bratby's sunflowers don't just sit there; they explode with life and color, a real conversation starter between artists across time. Art, right? It’s never really done, just keeps going.