Some Kind of Wonderful
Dezzie Grant
2026
20 x 30 inches Acrylic on Stretched Canvas
Some Kind of Wonderful was painted on a 20 x 30 inch (508 x 762 mm) stretched canvas and was completed in early 2026. It is the largest canvas I can fit on my walking frame without the risk of it falling off.
I find it very gratifying to paint on larger surfaces as I enjoy building textures and layering my work. It can be very cathartic and great it's my mental health.
The Painting
For this painting I applied a Terracotta coloured undercoat before tackling the foreground. By the time the work was completed you could feel the rich earthy undertones informing the palette. Guaranteed to brighten up any room! If you look closely you can see where I have added texture and fine erratic lines with paint pens around fern fronds, or on leaves. At times paint is left to drip and add depth and interest. In other areas you can see where paint has been applied and then drawn into while wet with a skewer to expose previous layers.
