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Original artwork description:

Against the backdrop of a white towel with a soft blue checkered pattern—like a quiet echo of a summer afternoon in the countryside—stands a simple white porcelain candy dish. Its shape is modest yet graceful, with gently curved edges that cast delicate shadows. The dish is filled to the brim with freshly picked crabapples, also known as paradise apples, gathered from a home garden. Their deep, rich burgundy-red hues glow warmly against the cool white porcelain. The skin of the apples has a velvety texture—some with a soft matte sheen, others with a barely noticeable fuzz, reminiscent of a ripe peach.
A few apples are scattered casually around the dish, as if they had rolled there naturally, resting on the towel’s textured fabric. The checkered pattern adds rhythm and quiet order to the scene, while the folds in the cloth create gentle plays of light and shadow. The textures of the fabric, the porcelain, and the fruit complement each other beautifully, forming a harmonious composition.
This still life radiates a sense of warmth and homeliness. There is an unpretentious charm in the simplicity of the objects—each detail evokes memories of harvest, the scent of ripe fruit, and the quiet joy of familiar places. The contrast of materials and colors breathes life into the scene, making it intimate and comforting.

Materials used:

Watercolours

Tags:
#summer #nostalgia #fruits #gift for #for kitchen #vintage style #joyful art #cozy home 

Apples of paradise, (2019) Watercolour
by Natalia Butenko

£211.08 

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Against the backdrop of a white towel with a soft blue checkered pattern—like a quiet echo of a summer afternoon in the countryside—stands a simple white porcelain candy dish. Its shape is modest yet graceful, with gently curved edges that cast delicate shadows. The dish is filled to the brim with freshly picked crabapples, also known as paradise apples, gathered from a home garden. Their deep, rich burgundy-red hues glow warmly against the cool white porcelain. The skin of the apples has a velvety texture—some with a soft matte sheen, others with a barely noticeable fuzz, reminiscent of a ripe peach.
A few apples are scattered casually around the dish, as if they had rolled there naturally, resting on the towel’s textured fabric. The checkered pattern adds rhythm and quiet order to the scene, while the folds in the cloth create gentle plays of light and shadow. The textures of the fabric, the porcelain, and the fruit complement each other beautifully, forming a harmonious composition.
This still life radiates a sense of warmth and homeliness. There is an unpretentious charm in the simplicity of the objects—each detail evokes memories of harvest, the scent of ripe fruit, and the quiet joy of familiar places. The contrast of materials and colors breathes life into the scene, making it intimate and comforting.

Materials used:

Watercolours

Tags:
#summer #nostalgia #fruits #gift for #for kitchen #vintage style #joyful art #cozy home 
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I paint with watercolor — a medium that holds air, light, and the breath of a moment. My work captures the quiet beauty of what surrounds us: flowers in delicate... Read more

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