Poppy Field (2016) Original Oil Painting by Anatolii Tarabаnov

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Oil on canvas artwork “Poppy Field” is an expressive floral composition filled with vibrant red poppies scattered across a textured, layered background. The flowers appear to emerge through soft vertical washes of muted greens, whites, and earthy tones, creating depth and a sense of gentle movement. The contrast between delicate petals and bold textured strokes gives the composition a dynamic yet harmonious character.

This piece was inspired by the fleeting beauty of nature and the quiet poetry of wild fields in bloom. The poppies symbolize fragility, memory, and emotion, while their scattered arrangement evokes a natural, unstructured rhythm. I especially love how the textured surface interacts with the softness of the flowers, creating a balance between spontaneity and control, and inviting the viewer to feel both energy and calm.

Created using oil on canvas, the artwork combines palette knife techniques, layered textures, and expressive brushwork to achieve a rich tactile surface. Subtle transitions of color and light enhance the atmospheric quality, making the composition feel alive and immersive. This work will appeal to collectors who appreciate floral abstraction with emotional depth and decorative elegance, perfect for adding warmth and color to modern interiors.

Materials used:

oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 89.99 x 74.98 x 3cm (unframed) / 89.99 x 74.98cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: Flowers and plants

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