Naartjies Study

In *“Naartjies Study,”* artist D. Coppard captures more than just the visual essence of citrus—this piece invites you to smell the zest, to almost peel the fruit with your eyes. Bathed in rich, warm light and set against a moody, timeless backdrop, the luminous naartjies rest confidently in a gleaming silver bowl—an homage to the still-life traditions of the Old Masters with a contemporary freshness. This painting is part of a rare trio of citrus works, each a sensory exploration in oil and light. The goal: to distil the memory of scent and sunlight into paint. With the use of colour temperature and reflective surfaces, Coppard evokes a visceral moment that belongs equally to nostalgia and the everyday—something familiar, yet utterly precious. Created as a unique 1 of 1 original, *“Naartjies Study”* will never be reproduced. Ideal for a kitchen or dining space where warmth, richness, and a sense of presence matter most.