Inspiration from a Mug

My mother has a cup with graphic cats upon it that looks something like the one below. Even since I was little that would be the cup I would use for my teas, hot chocolate and milk. I wasn't sure who it was by until my honeymoon when I saw the second cup below. The artists name is Laurel Burch and she is one of my favorites! She uses such bright and rich colors that catch your eye instantly. Even though her images are simple in a way, the colors make them pop out at you. And the way she layers the colors and figures adds to the complexity of the pieces. . .  

Inspired by her work, and in need for some pizazz  in my bathroom, I did a homage to the color and energy by doing my own painting. I had to choose a few components from the design on the cup and enlarged them for more impact. The flowers have such great texture and fanciful shapes, not to mention the brilliant bird! Because I wanted the bird to stand out more, I altered the sun's design excluding the face. I used acrylic paints after I sketched my design on canvas, then outlined with a gold paint pen for extra sparkle. . . and here it is;