Ron Marlett's visual experiences during his Tahitian adventures
become evident in this piece. The canvas is bursting with flora, and
the subject matter is actually forced inward by the canvas's
restrictive boundaries. The South American hummingbird in the
upper-right corner is completely subdued by the overwhelming floral
design. The white flowers on the left side of the painting are striking
and off-center. These elements have the power to turn the painting into
a chaotic mess, but are brought under control by the bright yellow
squash in the lower right area. With this painting, Ron began a
life-long career painting still life art using a rich variety of
subject matter.You can buy a poster of this painting at Ron Marlett's
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