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 take great pleasure in the ever-changing quality of Nature, from our first impressions of the natural world from watching our mothers garden and choosing foods that are in season to our own observations of the growth of a kitten or puppy someone else gave 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 recall those precious memories. Painting from nature takes on even more appeal if we live in an apartment, separated for much of the day from nature. 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 uplifts our souls.
Yes, we say, but what form do we want our nature paintings to take? A ‘painting’ can be done on a slate slab, a piece of gnarled driftwood, a mirror ball, and these are all attractive in their own way, but traditional painting on canvas takes up the least amount of space due to its adherence 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 in a kitchen or cool tones in a bedroom. The color itself may suggest 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 at 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 painting of nature? Is the room comfortable with a triple pattern that spans the walls, ie a painter’s vision of a panoramic forest, separated into three framed pieces? That would do a living room proud, but the same formula cannot be applied to a small hallway or a room of smaller dimensions. Panning focus 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 for 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. Be careful when choosing your nature painting as it will become a true statement of your sensibility and will elevate the culture of your home.