Wildflowers In Spring III art00203094 challenging conventional perceptions through artifice

challenging conventional perceptions through artifice to reveal deeper realities

capturing the fleeting moment when morning haze begins to lift

Hyde employs a rich palette combining fervent shades of crimson and scarlet for the heart – symbolising passion and love – with soothing tones of slate blue and indigo capturing the tranquillity and depth of the night

His process involves gathering reference material from field trips into the bush and wildlife breeding centers before translating these into his hyper-realistic oil portraits

At the heart of this piece is a dazzling array of vintage comic book characters

Wildflowers In Spring III art00203094 challenging conventional perceptions through artificeSize: 55 x 43 in.