Eggplant on the emerald fence (2023)Watercolour by Natalia Butenko

A vivid watercolor still life shows a glossy eggplant hanging from a delicate golden ribbon against a richly textured emerald-green wooden door. The wood, painted in translucent washes of green and teal, reveals its grain and cracks, glowing with light and shadow. The ribbon twists gracefully, catching the light with a silky shimmer, adding elegance to the rustic background.
The eggplant is the focal point—its smooth, deep purple skin shines with subtle highlights of plum, indigo, and near-black. Light glides over its surface, giving it a luminous, almost polished look. Soft shadows in cool tones ground the composition, adding depth without heaviness. The contrast of rough wood, delicate ribbon, and radiant fruit creates a striking, atmospheric image full of color and quiet intensity.

Materials used:

Watercolours

Details:

• Watercolour on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 27.8 x 38 x 1cm (unframed)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Illustrative
• Subject: Flowers and plants

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