Yellow roses

A white vase holds a generous arrangement of yellow roses, their blooms rendered with luminous warmth against a muted grey ground. The composition balances fullness and restraint, with petals suggested through gestural brushwork rather than botanical precision. The palette moves from creamy whites to deep ochres, creating subtle depth within the flower mass. Oil on paper allows the medium to pool and blend organically, whilst the grey background remains quietly present—a technique that demonstrates Heyns’ intimate dialogue between artist and material.