Five peppers rest on wood and shadow—red, green, yellow, magenta, orange—their skins glossy, their stems fresh, their colours singing with life. The artist paints them not as objects, but as offerings: plump, vibrant, bursting with the warmth of sunlit fields. Light catches their curves, turning them into jewels of earth, while the dark backdrop makes them glow like lanterns. This is not just still life—it’s celebration. Of abundance, of colour, of the quiet beauty found in everyday things. You can almost smell their crispness, taste their sweetness, feel the weight of their ripeness. An artwork for kitchens, for food lovers, for those who believe the ordinary holds extraordinary grace.

Art Size: 59.5cm x 42cm
Medium: Original Acrylic Painting on Board. 
Artist: Tracey Matthews