In painting of all times, a still-life with flowers has always occupied a special place. Such paintings were performed by an incredible number of artists from different countries and eras who used a wide variety of techniques to “transfer” the objects that they saw on the canvas. Masters used various paints, were guided by certain styles, based on their own impressions and worldview, and in each case a unique still life with flowers came out that was worthy of the highest praise.
To begin with, we will understand how this genre is so attractive, and also why we pay special attention to the colors depicted on the canvas. The word "still life" has French roots and literally translates as "dead nature." This is due to the fact that the artist depicts on the canvas uninvited objects, which he is free to arrange as he pleases. The basis of such paintings may be the image of dishes, various fruits, products, household items and writing. But against the backdrop of all this diversity, it was the still-life with flowers that attracted the most attention, which simultaneously conveys the statics of household objects (most often this role is played by a vase) and life, which is in the buds depicted on the canvas. Among the artists who painted such works of art, one can name Claude Monet, Marie Cassatt, Leopold van Stoll and many others.
Perhaps everyone understands that such a picture can have a completely diverse character, which will depend on the colors that are depicted on it. Let's look at what such a still life might be. Wildflowers are the embodiment of light and transparency. Such paintings always cheer you up, put your thoughts in order. If you want to decorate your own home with a similar work of art, then it is advisable to place it in a nursery or in an office. Often, queens of flora, roses, are transferred to the canvas. Such works are always refined, luxurious, they blow a festive atmosphere. Ideal for living room, bedroom. The most original painting of this genre may be the canvas of Otto Didrik Ottesen called "Yellow Roses".
When choosing a painting, it is also important to pay attention to the technique in which it was painted, which paints were used for this. It depends on whether your still life with flowers will be light or bulky, joyful or very complex. Oil was most often painted by expressionists. The master of the brush among them was Vincent Van Gogh. Among his works, which depict flowers, include "Sunflowers", "Oleanders", "Vase with irises" and many others. Such canvases are always bright, expressive and immediately attract attention. Most often, they are made in a smear technique, so you can see the fullness of the picture only at a distance. Artists also painted with pastel, which gave their canvases lightness, transparency, sophistication, a certain charm. Such paintings are most likely from the Enlightenment.
Finally, it is worth noting that any still life with flowers is a game of contrasts of shapes and colors. This is a unity of the living and the non-inspired, dynamics and statics. And it doesn’t matter whether it is a bright painting, painted in oil or watercolor, or done in pencil in a monochrome spirit - it will always convey to you all the beauty and sophistication of that moment, that environment that was with the artist at the time of writing his masterpiece. And flowers in any interpretation will look beautiful, attractive and inspiring, on paper or on canvas.