Poppa's Poppies by Jade Tantillo Mixed Media Painting was created in 2024 that explores memory, affection, and emotional inheritance through expressive material language. The title suggests a personal reference—something remembered, offered, or held onto—transforming a familiar symbol into a vehicle for reflection. Rather than depicting a literal scene, the work communicates through gesture, texture, and compositional rhythm.

Hand-drawn and painted on museum-quality canvas, Poppa's Poppies by Jade Tantillo balances precision with expressive force. Drawing provides structure and clarity, while layered mixed media paint introduces depth, contrast, and tactile presence. The surface carries evidence of process, where marks feel intentional yet emotionally charged. The 1.5-inch bordered wrap enhances the physicality of the artwork, allowing it to function as both image and object within space.

Measuring 101.6 × 101.6 cm (40 × 40 in), the painting’s square format establishes equilibrium while containing expressive energy. The scale gives the work authority, making it well suited for contemporary interiors, architectural environments, and collectors seeking a centerpiece that anchors a room visually and emotionally. The proportions encourage sustained viewing, revealing nuance through material interaction and layered detail.

This artwork is an original, one-of-a-kind painting. No editions or reproductions exist. Poppa's Poppies by Jade Tantillo ships mounted on a professional wooden frame and arrives ready to hang, requiring no additional framing.

The work reflects Jade Tantillo’s interest in personal symbolism and emotional resonance translated through material confidence. Rather than narrating memory directly, the painting allows feeling to emerge through color, surface, and gesture—inviting viewers to bring their own associations and experiences into the encounter.

Poppa's Poppies by Jade Tantillo is intended for collectors who appreciate original contemporary mixed media painting that combines personal reference, material richness, and strong compositional presence—artwork that feels intimate, expressive, and enduring.

Artwork Details

Title: Poppa's Poppies

Artist: Jade Tantillo

Year: 2024

Technique: Hand-drawn and painted mixed media on museum-quality canvas (1.5" bordered wrap)

Dimensions: 101.6 × 101.6 cm / 40 × 40 in

Edition: Original one-of-a-kind painting

Presentation: Mounted on a professional wooden frame