Claire MacLellan's "Sunflowers with Swallow" bursts with joyful colour and charming naïveté, creating a delightful celebration of domestic still life. This substantial acrylic on board (103 x 103 cm framed) depicts a tabletop arrangement where golden sunflowers in a rustic pitcher command attention against a serene blue background. MacLellan employs a distinctive folk-art style with bold outlines and flattened perspective, arranging decorative vessels, ripe tomatoes, artichokes, and onions across a white tablecloth. The addition of a perched swallow and a perfect circular sun creates a whimsical narrative element, suggesting both interior and exterior spaces simultaneously. The composition balances sophisticated colour harmony with deliberate simplicity, creating a work that feels both contemporary and timeless.

A Celebration of Everyday Beauty
This striking square format painting transforms any wall with its radiant presence and optimistic energy. The substantial scale allows the vibrant colours and bold forms to create a focal point that immediately lifts the mood of a room. MacLellan's work connects to a long tradition of still life painting while offering a fresh, contemporary interpretation through her distinctive stylistic approach. The painting invites viewers to appreciate the beauty in ordinary domestic objects and natural elements, creating a daily reminder of simple pleasures and seasonal abundance. Whether placed in a kitchen, dining area or living space, this artwork brings warmth and character through its celebration of colour, form and the quiet poetry of everyday life.