"Happiness" | Original Yellow Chinese Hibiscus Floral Art, 10"x10"

10"x10"x1" | Acrylic, Oil Pastel, Oil, On Canvas

"Happiness" is an original mixed media floral painting by Katy Casillas-Gray, featuring a radiant Chinese hibiscus with brilliant yellow petals surrounding a vibrant pink center. In the language of flowers, the hibiscus symbolizes happiness, joy, beauty, and living fully in the present moment, making it a fitting subject for this uplifting work and an integral part of the artist's symbolic floral collection.

The flower is painted in oil, allowing for rich color, soft transitions, and luminous detail that stand in striking contrast to the expressive background. Layers of spray paint, acrylic, and oil pastel create an energetic foundation of texture and mark-making before being unified by a deep turquoise wash, adding depth and atmosphere while allowing glimpses of the underlying layers to emerge.

Part of a series exploring the meanings and symbolism of flowers, Happiness celebrates optimism, vitality, and the simple beauty found in everyday life. Contemporary techniques and botanical subject matter come together to create a piece that is both expressive and timeless, offering a joyful focal point for any home or art collection.

Ideal for collectors of contemporary botanical art, original floral paintings, mixed media artwork, symbolic flower art, and colorful modern interiors, Happiness brings warmth, energy, and meaning to any space.