Bouquet of flowers 1945

Martiros Sarian painted this "Bouquet of Flowers" with oil on canvas, and the way he approaches the paint is what grabs me. It's like he's not just depicting flowers but also letting us in on the pure joy of applying color to a surface. Look at how the paint sits—thick, almost sculptural. You can practically see the marks left by the brush, each stroke deliberate yet playful. The colors, they're not trying to mimic reality; instead, they dance together, creating a harmony that feels both vibrant and soothing. Notice how the blues at the bottom contrast with the yellows at the top, and how the small red flowers are dotted around to catch your eye. It reminds me a bit of Van Gogh, but with a warmer, more optimistic touch. Sarian isn't just painting a bouquet; he's sharing a moment of pure, unadulterated joy. Art's not about answers, right? It's more about keeping the conversation alive, bouncing ideas around.