Melissa Lawrence

Élan Vert

Mixed Media

9" x 12 " Matted to 11" x 14"

Élan Vert is a collection inspired by the color, movement, and imperfect beauty found in gardens and open landscapes. Through loose layers of acrylic paint, oil pastel, gestural marks, and unexpected color, each piece explores the space between observation and memory, where flowers and fields become softer interpretations of themselves. Recurring shades of green, blue, pink, and white connect intimate floral studies with expansive landscapes throughout the collection.

Rather than capturing a specific place or flower exactly, I wanted each piece to hold the feeling of being surrounded by something growing, blooming, and slightly wild. Élan Vert translates loosely to “green spirit” or “green momentum,” reflecting the sense of energy, movement, and renewal that runs throughout the collection.

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