Lilly Can't Come to the Phone Right Now, She's a Bit Tied Up

Acrylic on canvas

30x40

2026

I had a little fun reimagining lily of the valley for this one. Their tiny bulb-shaped flowers gave me the perfect excuse to borrow some movement from jellyfish, letting them float and dance around as though they're having a wonderful time. And of course, a little dressing up was in order.

There's something incredibly romantic about ribbons to me. Maybe it's the association with lingerie, or the idea of wrapping something up like a present. I love that they can feel innocent and a little suggestive at the same time. There's something intimate about the act of presenting yourself as a gift, especially to someone you love.

The ribbons give these little flowers a personality of their own, turning them into a sea of dancing, floating shapes. I wanted the movement to feel happy, almost like they're getting carried away with themselves.