When you have your own house, after living in it for a few years you get bored with it. Sometimes the interior lacks life, and you feel not at home. It is because your house requires aesthetic appeal and creativity. Yet, how do you ensure that your house is full of creativity and life? Well, the answer is obvious; you will have to make changes!
However,
the next question that comes to mind is what changes? You modify your walls,
not by breaking them but by decorating them with life infused paintings. These paintings
will not just add more value to your walls, but would also enliven your
otherwise bare space.
Still life painting is a great way to practice creating shapes and
building three dimensional forms through shading techniques of realistic
lighting. These types of painting are the best illustration of ideas and
creativity.
Before moving on to the discussion,
firstly know that- What is Still Life paintings?
Still
Life painting refers to those paintings which are moving around still objects.
In other words, the subject matter of the still life painting is inanimate and
never moves, typically with a focus on household objects, flowers, or fruits.
Common
themes and object choices for Still Life Paintings
Flower
arrangements
Table
spreads and foods
Objects
that lying around our house
Symbolic
arrangements. For example- visuals, composition, colour, and subject matter
Still Life Paintings
These
paintings depict only still life images of objects, which can be fruits,
bottles, flowers, etc. Even the most mundane things seem vivacious in such
paintings. They add more colour and depth to your space. You can experiment
with different colour schemes in still life paintings.
What
does that mean? If one room of your house; let’s say your entire bedroom has a
dark tone then you can choose a light background still life image, say that of
a vase, a flowerpot or anything else with light shades.
Now,
to create a contrast, in your living room, you pick a picture with darker
colours to bring more appeal in the entire area. The dark tone can come from a
still-life image of a sparrow or an eagle. Usually putting pictures of animals
or birds or even flowers alone can add more character in the room.
The
best part about these paintings is that they can even be hung in your kitchen
walls and bathrooms too! Yes, you read it right. Kitchen is a suitable space to
put still life paintings of fruits, wine bottles, cheese, oranges, literally
anything with a food item in it shall complement the aesthetics of a modern-day
kitchen.
Characteristics of Still-Life Painting
Still-Life
Painting is the depiction of inanimate objects for the sake of their qualities
of form, colour, texture, and composition. If you are looking for any
paintings- firstly know few things about paintings i.e. subjectivity and use of
colour. Perception of humans differs due to culture, prior association, or even
just personal preference. So, we can say that if we know the colour concept
then we can choose our desired design effectively.
You
can visit exhibitions and art festivals to find an appropriate art piece for
your house. These beautiful wall paintings are so full of different colours
and techniques of painting that they will undoubtedly guarantee high creative
energy in your home.
Apart
from that, there are quite a few websites that sell art made by local artists,
which solves two purposes. One is they help redecorate and transform the look
of your house. Another reason is that it gives more exposure and much-deserved
acclaim to local artists who aspire to pursue these types of creative fields.
Conclusion
Across
human history, well-known for their ability to manipulate colours, colour
theory and scheme. The unique and timeless art form always enhances the
realm of human thinking especially about the ordinary objects we see every day.
Your
dull walls need a touch of life, and you can always add that zest by nailing a
beautiful still life painting. They add life and vibrancy to your home, giving
it a more welcoming vibe. Your house resonates with your personality, and there
is nothing better than giving the house touches of your persona, thus providing
it more depth and character. What is even more interesting is that you may
encourage your guests to do the same!