Floral & Still Life

Tulipanes

Pink Tulips

Petunias in a Barrel

Early Spring

Dahlias at Sunrise

Purple Flowers

Summer's Garden

Summer Bloom

Sunshine Tulips

Rosa

Ivory Rose

Blue Hope

Last

The Inspiration

Floral and still life artwork emphasizes the beauty of life. Oftentimes, these pieces tell stories about past events or provide details about what happened at a given place and time. Painting floral still life is a joy for me for many different reasons. I love any type of flower. Their colors, meanings, shapes, forms and even their smells attract me. Some of my favorites include roses, hydrangeas, heliconias, tulips and poppies. I believe that flowers are wonderful creations of God. They bring romance and enjoyment to our lives, and are symbols of beauty to people everywhere.

Many of my still life paintings feature flowers as the main subject. These colorful blooms are used for a wide variety of occasions around the world. In many cultures, flowers are an important part of life’s major events. They brighten our living spaces, are thoughtful gifts for our loved ones, and even offer nourishment to both animals and humans. Consequently, there are many varieties so each country can claim a flower for their own. Flowers hold many symbolic meanings as well.

Based on the Victorian tradition known as the Language of Flowers, each flower has a special meaning and may convey many emotions in a subtle but clear way. In the Victorian time, this language became a means of communication where various flowers were used to send out coded messages, allowing people to express feelings which otherwise couldn’t be voiced. Yellow tulips, for example, represent hopeless love. The blue rose stands for mystery and symbolizes that the impossible can be attained.

I also enjoy placing animals in my floral and still life artwork, especially the delicate beauty of the butterfly. Some of my still life paintings include landscapes, often inspired by places I have visited or lived. This tropical paradise reminds me of Bahia Salinas Beach in my home land of Puerto Rico. Take your time browsing my floral and still life artwork gallery below. Click on any image for additional information.