What's in a Name?

Choosing the right title for artworks is crucial to me. I like to make people think a bit about the piece, not something too obvious, but something that grabs their attention.

Naming my latest painting was a real challenge. My husband, who's a writer, and I tossed ideas back and forth like a game of ping pong. It went like this:

R "What about Something Coming?"

D "Nope."

R "Bruised?".

D "Definitely not."

R "Close?"

D "Hmm, maybe."

D "Winter green?"

R "Not quite."

R "Approaching?"

D "Could work."

D "Winter Rain?"

R *Big sigh*

R "The Front?"

D "Eh, not quite."

R "Imminent?".

D "Nah."

"Storm Warning?"

"YES! That's it!"

And that's how "Storm Warning" came to be.

Acrylic on stretched canvas.

60x60cm.

Storm Warning now available for purchase through my website.

$500

We are now offering a framing option with a stunning natural wood floating frame.

Storm Warning

Storm Warning in situ with frame

Detail

Detail

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A little bit about the inspiration for Storm Warning.

Storm Warning was inspired by the changing weather in Ferguson Valley where we live. After a long, hot, and dry summer, we've finally got a wet and cold winter, which we love because the rain turns the hills and paddocks into a vibrant green. The storms that bring the rain come with these intense, black, threatening skies. Sometimes, the skies are this dark purply-blue-black that looks amazing against the bright green hills. That contrast is just breathtaking, and I tried to capture that dramatic moment in Storm Warning.

I hope you agree with our choice of name. Let me know in the comments what you think.

Diana