The Siesta

"The Siesta", is an original watercolor painting of a miniature schnauzer taking an afternoon nap in the most gorgeous, inviting room! 

This joyful painting is filled with many thoughtful details that make me smile!

On the wall hangs a painting by Paul Gauguin called, "The Siesta". The colors of this painting are echoed throughout the room in the collection of vases, the green ottoman and the charming blue-striped sofa! Violet and pink, bearded iris adorn the Limoges vase, a statue of dolphins and an angel fish sit on the table under the painting.

A few of the patterned pillows on the sofa have tropical-themed prints of butterflies, plumeria flowers and coconut palms. The lamp shade has hibiscus and bird of paradise flowers amongst soft greenery. 

This painting was inspired by an interior photo by Birdie Fortescue, I took artistic license and added the mini schnauzer and many of the other details.

This is a 20" x 16" or 50.8 x 40.64 cm watercolor and ink painting on Arches, French-made 300gsm watercolor paper which is 100% cotton.  It has been painted with Rembrandt professional watercolor paints and Archival ink.