Orchid-ish
I’ve always loved looking at decorative paintings. I never thought I’d paint one. I had been toying with the idea of mixing an abstract background with a semi-realist subject, and Orchid-ish was the result. This is my interpretation of a painting called Arrangement II by Mari Giddings, an artist who I greatly admire. I used oil on canvas and really took my time painting this one. Layer after layer went on, and I almost abandoned the whole idea as the abstract background began to come to life on its own. Fortunately, the original vision of the vase and orchid never left me, and I was able to complete it as planned.
Orchid-ish belongs to the following groups:
Artists of the Orient, Fabulous Flowers, Japanfluence and Painters In Modern TimesAvailable for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Louise Cooke, 9 months ago
LOVE this!! the wonderful warmth and blocks of colour, and the twists and curves of the plant – beautiful work Buddy!
Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago
Amazing work Buddy! :D
amberafternoon, 9 months ago
Beautiful work!
Anne Vis, 9 months ago
Great artwork!!!
Eyal Nahmias, 9 months ago
Excellent comp and color. I like how you incorporated curved, straight and round elements in this artwork. All elements compliment each other and comp is harmonious and flowing. Well done.
Judith Oppenhe..., 8 months ago
you’ve got a gift, this is really nice
Vanessa Lima d..., 8 months ago
Beautiful Buddy, it’s a lovely piece.
Antoine Dagobert, 8 months ago
Amazing work
Hiroko, 8 months ago
Very calming, nice painting
Henk Stolk, 8 months ago
Wonderful composition. Nice strong line through the frame
bluerabbit, 8 months ago
Beautiful interplay of bold space and detail. Interesting how you pull off the unanswered blue on the left.
Samantha R, 8 months ago
I love the warmth in this Buddy, very breath taking
Sheryl Kasper, 8 months ago
This is beautiful. So colorful and interesting.. Very talented!
RachJayn, 8 months ago
very lovely work!
Helen Bascom KMA, 8 months ago
Gorgeous still life. Soothing.
funkyfacestudio, 8 months ago
Beautiful work, I love your use of light and colors.
Katrina Price, 8 months ago
I LOVE this. Beautiful arrangement, beautiful colours. Just beautiful.
Jennib, 8 months ago
wonderful artwork.
zenmasterlauren, 8 months ago
I really like the texture of your painting style!!! this is lovely!
Bahoke, 8 months ago
Beautiful!!
ltruskett, 8 months ago
lovely to look at, makes your eyes follow the twisted stem of the orchid out to the side of the canvas. very nice.
Antanas, 8 months ago
Perfect, well done…
Trace Lowe, 8 months ago
This is fantastic. I love everything about it. Nice work!
Torfinn Johann..., 8 months ago
Excellent work Buddy! Great colours, composition, and title.
diffusion, 8 months ago
wonderful work!!!
Helene Kippert, 8 months ago
Brilliant work Buddy
SkyFox, 8 months ago
This needs to be over my TV. Link sent to husband. To favs!
Ciska, 8 months ago
Amazing work fantastic choice of colours, well done.
Nikki Mulkern, 8 months ago
Wow!! I love this!!!! The warm colours are fantastic, excellent composition, and the curves of the plant is brilliant, stunning work!
Mundy Hackett, 8 months ago
I like this, the mix of styles translates for me quite well!
Sara Lamond, 8 months ago
Loving your work – these really strong colours are fabulous – vibrant but not overpowering.
Antoine Dagobert, 8 months ago
The way you play with colors always amaze me!!energizing and vibrant!love it mate!
Sharon Perrett, 8 months ago
Gorgeous , I love the softness of this, so beautifully done
NVJasmin, 8 months ago
I go with you ?:) beautiful painting!!
joolz, 8 months ago
This is gorgeous. It does provoke a very warm and comforting feel.
IngerMargrete, 8 months ago
This is really beautiful! Great work.
Kym Breeze, 8 months ago
wow the violet against the earthy tones is striking, glad you went ahead with the orchid, it really is a calming piece of art…love it
Ashlee Maegan, 8 months ago
Beautiful painting…
Jennifer Vickers, 8 months ago
This is beautiful. Love orchids they are just so elegant.
stephen jones, 7 months ago
great i love it
Nira Dabush, 7 months ago
Fantastic warm homey composition..magnificent art.
cathy savels, 7 months ago
Beautiful painting. Great colours.
Jeff Burns, 7 months ago
fantastic work this is beautiful
Kimberly Palmer, 7 months ago
This is beautiful…. love all those warm colors.
Steven Sandner, 7 months ago
Beautiful work! lovely image, great colors great work!
Michelle Boyer, 7 months ago
Great work
Jen Whyte, 7 months ago
The fluidity of this composition and the colours and the light make me feel warm and protected.
You have a masterly control of a brush my friend!
Renate Dartois, 7 months ago
Very soothing and comforting image love the warm colours.
Christopher E..., 7 months ago
this Rocks!! kudos to you being able to create this from your mind, awesome job
kathywaldron, 7 months ago
great effect! love your work!
JennyDean, 7 months ago
Great job turned out fabulously
Melissa Contreras, 7 months ago
Lovley brush detail. And nice warm colours.
Carrie Glenn, 7 months ago
Gorgeous! I love it!
JustPaula, 7 months ago
This is brilliant!! You are sooo creative and artistic!!
Gene Praag, 7 months ago
Beautifully done….you are very talented!
Astrid Pardew, 7 months ago
Your art is so vibrant and unique buddy!
mare, 6 months ago
Beautiful composition!
MzSardonicus, 6 months ago
Beautiful colors and composition.
Chris Kuck, 6 months ago
FABULOUS WORK !!! Thank you for sharing :)
MelanieSpeaks, 6 months ago
amazing work!
kcranmer, 6 months ago
Perfect piece of art, instant fave!
Quigi, 5 months ago
Great piece!! Well done.
H. Lee, 5 months ago
I think i’ve seen this painting in Miami home & decor magazine.
Aloramyst, 5 months ago
This would look awesome in my place! :)
Jonicool, 5 months ago
Wow, stunning work of art!!
Mia1, 5 months ago
Fantastic
Helen Bascom KMA, 4 months ago
Most excellent still life. Balanced, lovely light and nice hues. Love it.
velocityfirst, 3 months ago
It’s amazing how the colors sort of blend together.
Steven Sandner, 3 months ago
Beautiful work, lovely framing and great creation!!!
wdavies285, 3 months ago
again wonderful, thanks for the comments, you have the real talent
Faith Puleston, 3 months ago
This is really nice, Buddy. I know that feeling that something in the painting is taking over. But the plant in the foreground is very persistant and won through in the end!
Robin Monroe, 3 months ago
Beautiful.
Shannon Clough, 3 months ago
Fantastic colours!!! I love your work!
Elisabete Nasc..., 3 months ago
Absolutely love your work, it’s both strong and sensitive…
Damien Venditti, about 1 month ago
someone here at RB should put this in masterpiece group …. stunning
NuhSarche, 4 days ago
I love it!
ma favorite!