Carpe Diem!

Carpe Diem is an original 20" x 16" watercolor painting on premium Arches paper by Washington, DC–based contemporary artist Maria-Victoria Checa.

This artwork captures the intoxicating peak of a summer garden in full bloom — where poppies, wildflowers, and tangled green stems surge forward in luminous waves of coral, crimson, magenta, and gold. A soft sky of pale blue and blush drifts above, giving the eye room to breathe between bursts of vibrant color. The loose, gestural brushwork pulses with life and spontaneity, evoking that fleeting, irreplaceable moment when nature is at its most abundant and alive.

For collectors drawn to the joy of gardens and the beauty of impressionist florals, Carpe Diem brings a luminous, color-filled presence to any interior — a daily reminder to seize the beauty around you.

Details:

• 20" x 16" original watercolor on Arches paper
• Signed on the front
• Professional grade pigments for lasting vibrancy
• Certificate of authenticity included
• Ships flat, backed, and protected for archival care

Perfect for: Living rooms, dining rooms, sunrooms, garden-inspired interiors, entryways, or anyone who loves expressive impressionist floral paintings.

Washington, DC studio viewings available by appointment.