In the vibrant spirit of Joan Mitchell’s expressive works, “Pastel Play” is the result of the artist’s desire to capture unbridled joy. One spring day, surrounded by blooming flowers in a pastel - colored garden, they were overwhelmed by the burst of soft pinks, sky blues, and pure whites. The energy of the flowers swaying in the breeze, the way colors bled into one another in the sunlight, became the driving force. In the studio, they grabbed large, unwieldy brushes and attacked the canvas with gusto. The initial strokes were wild, a direct translation of that garden - induced excitement, but as the piece evolved, they added the bold, connecting lines to give it structure—like the vines that wove through the garden blooms. It’s a burst of color and energy, ideal for a teen’s bedroom, where its playful hues and dynamic forms can inspire creativity and a sense of youthful exuberance, or a bright kitchen, adding a splash of artistic vibrancy to the space where meals and memories are made. This artwork is a celebration—of color, of nature’s beauty, and of the artist’s willingness to let loose and translate that joy into a canvas that can uplift any room it inhabits.