Flowers 

Samuel Peploe, a Scottish Colourist, painted ‘Flowers’ with oils in the early 20th century, a time when artists were exploring new ways to represent the world. Peploe, along with his contemporaries, sought to capture the essence of light and color, breaking away from the strict realism of the past. His still life arrangements, often featuring flowers, evoke a sense of intimacy and domesticity. The flowers, rendered in bold, vibrant strokes, seem to almost dance in the light. "It is not what you paint, but how you paint it," Peploe once said, reflecting his focus on technique and expression. Yet, beneath the surface of beauty, there's a sense of impermanence, a reminder of the fleeting nature of life. The painting serves as a quiet meditation on the passage of time and the simple joys that can be found in everyday life. It invites us to slow down and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us, even in the most mundane of settings.