Painting for the love of nature

In our busy world of work, who does not stop for a moment and a year in search of the peace and serenity of Nature? We derive great pleasure from the ever-changing quality of Nature, from our first impressions of the natural world as we watch our mothers tend a garden and choose foods that are in season, to our own observations of the growth of a kitten or puppy that someone tells us. gives. . Nature paintings bring all these treasured memories to life, and when we mature enough to have our own home, we wish we had a nature painting to remember those precious memories. Nature painting takes on even more appeal if we live in an apartment, separated from nature for much of the day. It’s no wonder why apartment dwellers often turn their attention to houseplants and small pets, because our inner desires come to the fore when we visit a nursery or pet store. We want Nature, and we can buy it in the form of art that lifts our souls.

Yes, we say, but what form do we want our nature paintings to take? A ‘painting’ can be done on a slab of slate, a piece of gnarled driftwood, a mirror ball, and all of these are attractive in their own way, but traditional painting on canvas takes up the least amount of space due to its stickiness. to our smooth walls. The walls also deserve some decoration! So we narrowed down our criteria and chose a painting on canvas. Where to start? First, decide which color scheme you want to complement, sunny yellow for a kitchen or cool tones for a bedroom. It’s possible that the color itself suggests a theme: a study adorned with orange curtains and cushions will find a natural affinity in the colors of fall: rust, gold, shadow. The aforementioned sunny kitchen will be enhanced by shades of green foliage or floral tones, such as pink or red. A room on the cooler ends of the spectrum will benefit from a complementary touch of purple or even indigo, deepening the interest.

The next question may be, what size do we want our nature painting? Is the room comfortable with a triple design that spans the walls, i.e. a painter’s vision of a panoramic forest, separated into three framed pieces? That would make a living room proud, but the same formula cannot be applied to a small hallway or smaller room. Panning needs adequate space to step back and fully view it. No, for a smaller area, a miniature nature painting, perhaps a single daisy in a simple green field, fills the bill. You can have an elaborate filigree frame to add interest, but the artwork itself should be small.

A nature painting for your home will enhance your appreciation of the outdoor environment and make you even more eager to experience it again. Take care when choosing your nature painting as it will make a true statement of your sensibility and elevate the culture of your home.