First apples of summet (2026) Original Watercolour by Natalia Butenko

This watercolor is a tribute to the quiet joy of summer spent in the countryside. A bouquet of simple wildflowers, freshly gathered from fields and garden paths, fills the room with the fragrance of warm days. Beside it, the season’s first apples rest on a porcelain plate, waiting to be shared.
The painting recalls those timeless family moments when everyone gathered around the table to taste the first harvest of the year. The white tablecloth, soft light, and delicate colors evoke memories of childhood, home, and the comforting rhythm of rural life.
Rather than depicting a specific place, “First apples of Summer” invites the viewer to reconnect with universal memories of warmth, family, and the simple beauty found in everyday moments.

Materials used:

Watercolor

Details:

• Watercolour on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 49 x 39 x 1cm (unframed)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Illustrative
• Subject: Still life