Floral Art

Pretoria Cannas

Here's a set of florals I recently painted. It started out one way - just practicing making more abstract florals. Then, I decided they needed a vase - so I created some fun abstract vases. Then, I decided to redo the background from just plain colors to what I hoped would like like art in an old Parisian ground floor Apartment. (pied-a-terre). I added some texture and then swipe paint on and swiped it back off to give it that aged look. Added different colors all around like paint that had peeled and was painted over. I think they came out pretty fun

In my pastel "Garden Heartbeats" I did a gouache underpainting to give the background some of the depth and chaos of flowers growing in a garden. I lightly drew my pansies in, then just sort of randomly played with that background, applying soft pastel over parts, leaving parts untouched. The only thing I really planned ahead of time was the light and dark areas. Everything else came about because I'd put a color down, or a shape or directional line then think, I wonder how {blue} {violet}{orange} would look {against} {over} that? The collector who bought the original said she just kept going back to that background and thinking and feeling joyful. That comment, even more than the sale made all the time I spent on this background worthwhile to me. Do you plan your floral backgrounds, leave the background simple or ??? I'd love to know the thought processes other botanical artists use.

I’m absolutely thrilled and deeply honoured that my artwork Flourish in Fire has been awarded 2nd Place in the Abstract Art Competition!

A heartfelt thank you to the judges and organisers for this wonderful recognition. It is incredibly encouraging to know that my work has resonated with others. Every painting is created with passion, perseverance, and joy, so receiving this award means so much.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support and encourage my artistic journey. I'm truly grateful and excited for what lies ahead.

Melted wax crayon and metallic acrylic highlights.

75cm x75cm stretched canvas

50x40 #pastel #framed

#floral #belova.custom.portraits #wheelchairartist

After a lot of experimenting in my sketchbooks, I've come to realise that I love drawing, colour and pattern and so this new series of paintings has come about. I've decided that I don't want to paint 'realistic' or go completely 'abstract' and instead I'm going to paint what brings me joy. This is the first painting in my new series which is a watercolour and ink on paper. I enjoyed drawing freely and then adding the watercolour, adding little subtle touches here and there.

What do you think? It makes me smile...does it make you smile?

Hi All, I am new to this group. This is from my Floral Fantasy line. I start with a photography (my own photography) and then add some magic.

When I originally started painting, many moons ago, floral art was my first love. I created this bundle for Mother's Day. It includes 3 prints, Anemone, White Peony, and a Rose of Sharon. All these were painted from flowers in my own garden.

What do you think? Which paiting is your favorite?

I painted a small bouquet of dandelion-like blooms set in a clear glass, the flowers glowing in sunlit yellows and warm oranges against a muted, dusky ground. Layered, expressive brushwork and bright highlights suggest the shimmer of water and the fractured reflections that make the vase feel alive. Deep, soft shadows push the cluster forward, giving the scene a quiet drama while loose, energetic marks keep it immediate and familiar. An intimate still life that expresses a simple, joyful light — a subtle, luminous accent that would make a warm addition to your kitchen, hallway, or bedside nook.

Still, one of the roses of the rose series I just completed.

#acrylicpainting

Ukrainian Sunflowers 2025

I painted this sunflower study in layered pastel, letting warm yellows and ochres spill from a worn, textured center. Cool greens and teal accents push the petals forward, while delicate reflections in the glass vase anchor the composition. The result is lively and tender: a floral portrait that conveys warmth, resilience, and a gentle sense of motion. Bright and approachable, this study would make a thoughtful addition to your space.

I like when my subject stands out.