Coral Tulips, 2026
By Kristen Coates
18”H x 24”W
Acrylic on canvas
Signed and titled on reverse
Tulips have always felt like a promise of renewal—the first true indication that a season has shifted and something new is beginning.
In Coral Tulips, the flowers are suggested rather than rendered literally. Loose, gestural petals move across a field of sky blue, soft peach, and warm coral, allowing color and movement to carry the feeling of the blooms. Clay-toned brushwork creates rhythm across the surface while lighter passages introduce air, light, and space.
The composition feels both structured and spontaneous, as if a cluster of tulips has been caught mid-motion in a warm spring breeze. More than a study of flowers, this painting explores optimism, renewal, and the emotional energy of color itself.
Included in The Treasure Auction, October 16–20. Bidding takes place exclusively via Instagram DM or text. Visit @kristencoates for current bids and auction details.
