Somewhere between the loose brushwork of the Impressionists and maximalist illustration, this heron refuses to behave. The bird stands calm and still while the flowers around it go slightly wild, all on a soft pink background that does most of the talking. Hang it and a quiet wall suddenly has a focal point the pink warms up cool light, and the dark greens keep it grounded rather than sweet. It works above a sofa, a sideboard or a bed, and holds its own on a narrow entryway wall. Pair it with velvet or linen seating, dark wood, cane and a stoneware lamp base. Don’t crowd it with other strong pinks or busy patterned wallpaper; give it a plain wall and let the flowers do the work. As canvas, the thick painted marks read as real texture from across the room.