Trompe-l'oeil, highly realistic optical illusion by Lisa J Pfeiffer in London

I am a London based muralist and canvas artist, moved to London 6 years ago. I have worked for mural companies in San Francisco for 15 years, I was their head muralist at Evens and Brown. They sent me to work on Tokyo Sea Disney, and I was so good the Disney design team had me work on other mural projects while I was there. I have illustrated books and sold many of my own works on canvas in galleries. I can paint in any style, create a mural or painting in a few days. School University; Rhode Island School of Design about my flower paintings... My artistic practice is driven by a deep appreciation for the natural world striving to capture profound beauty and explore the realm of the sublime. In my latest body of work, I delve into the enchanting world of flowers, illustrating each petal's vibrant form on a bed of shimmering gold leaf. Gold, in this series, represents more than just a backdrop, it symbolises an otherworldly presence. The flower — made up of a riot of intricately rendered petals — represents life and how so many individual, uniquely unfolding parts create a cohesive and beautiful whole. Drawing upon various mediums, I explore the interplay between light, texture, and colour. My process is meticulous and my aim to engage the viewer on an emotional and a relationship to nature.  My work is a testament to the timeless elegance, they also communicate to Time itself:  these flowers, painted, will never die. "Breathing Gold Air” is dedicated to a good friend, frozen in a moment of time. In my personal journey, I know that life will end, friends and family will go, and I am driven to illustrate upon their beauty before they leave us.   Appreciate time.  Take a deep breath.  Life is rich, like “breathing gold air”