A Warm European Lunch Original

This painting is part of the Brighter Days Are Coming series, launching in partnership with Glassette. In this piece, I wanted to capture one of my happiest memories of European summer lunches, long tables in the sun, Aperols and wine flowing, and simple salads and fresh fish enjoyed slowly in the late summer heat of the day.The work is inspired by time spent in Cyprus, a place I have returned to for the past three summers. Days unfold gently, shaped by sunshine, conversation and the rhythm of eating and drinking together.I loved building this piece through layers of colour and pattern, allowing the table to feel vibrant and alive. I played with the movement of the figures so the scene feels full of conversation and energy, while the sweetness of the cat adds a playful tenderness and sense of warmth.For me, this painting holds the feeling of summer holiday freedom, no worries, no deadlines, no stress, just sunshine, good food, flowing wine and the comfort of friendship.