You Are Invited to Tea

This charming and elegant original oil painting by South African artist Shirley Howells is titled "You Are Invited to Tea". It features a beautiful still life with a generous bouquet of soft white and blush pink hydrangeas arranged in a warm golden-brown vase, accompanied by a delicate porcelain teacup and saucer.

Painted with expressive, textured brushwork and a rich, harmonious palette of warm golds, soft pinks, creamy whites, and earthy browns, the piece creates a cozy, inviting atmosphere that celebrates simple pleasures and timeless elegance.

Signed lower left: Shirley Howells

Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 48cm x 48cm (beautiful square format – excellent visual balance) Condition: Excellent – ready to hang
Style: Impressionistic / Still Life
Subject: Floral still life with hydrangeas and teacup – "You Are Invited to Tea"

This warm and welcoming painting is perfect for dining rooms, kitchens, living areas, reading nooks, or bedrooms. It appeals to lovers of floral art, cosy domestic scenes, and elegant impressionistic works.