Tuesday 2 August 2011

Kyoto Gardens, Holland Park, London



Once again I'm pleased to present you with my latest work. I was commissioned this painting by Marta and Angel, they seperately came to me for a commission of a family portrait as a surprise present for their 10th wedding anniversary. I thought it was fair to let them both know about eachothers intentions...
The background chosen was Kyoto Gardens in Holland Park, donated by the Chamber of Commerce of Kyoto in 1991 to celebrate the Japanese festival. This Zen garden has a delightful pond and waterfalls. A great place for relaxing in the middle of the London buzz.

Una vez más tengo el placer se enseñaros mi último trabajo. Me lo encargaron Marta y Angel, quienes vinieron a mí por separado con la idea de un retrato familiar sorpresa con motivo de su décimo aniversario de boda. No tube mas remedio que revelarle a cada uno las intenciones del otro...
El fondo elegido para el cuadro ha sido Kyoto Gardens en Holland Park, donado por la Cámara de Comercio de Kyoto en 1991 para celebrar el festival Japonés. Este jardin Zen tiene un lago encantador con una cascada. Es un lugar pefecto para relajarse en medio del jaleo de Londres.

3 comments:

Marta y Angel said...

Elena, muchas gracias por hacer realidad una ilusion que teniamos desde que vimos tus cuadros por primera vez.
Es un recuerdo familiar precioso para una ocasion muy especial.

Marta y Angel

Gabriela Larios said...

Esta lindo Elena... de verdad que te tienes que sentir orgullosa de él y haberlo terminado!

Mouli said...

Hello Elena,
This is such a beautiful painting.
I am looking for 4 x paintings - Holland Park, Green Park, Regents Park and Hyde Park for an apartment as the family has connections to all these parks and it would be lovely to have displays of meaningful artwork to them.
Is this a commission and do you have paintings of other London parks too ?
Many thanks
Mouli