"Poppies" Mixed Media Collage by Annie Smits

This is an original mixed media collage titled "Poppies," created by artist Annie Smits. The artwork features a vibrant, abstract floral composition executed on a highly textured, fibrous handmade paper, likely a mulberry or lokta variety, which gives the background a deep magenta, deckled appearance. The floral elements consist of layered paper cutouts in shades of purple, violet, teal, and sage green, with contrasting orange and blue circular centers. Fine, sketch-like black line work provides delicate stems and detailing. The piece is signed "Annie Smits" in the lower right and titled "Poppies" in the lower left, both written in graphite. It is professionally mounted within a white mat and housed in a dark wood frame with a mahogany-style finish. The frame measures approximately 14x16 inches. The condition appears sound, with the artwork protected by glass, though minor abrasions are visible on the bottom corners of the wooden frame. The style is contemporary folk art with a focus on tactile texture and color theory. The craftsmanship displays a high level of deliberate layering and paper-shaping typical of professional textile or paper artists.