28th November 2024 Joy
Hello. I have copied this painting of iris flowers in a mix of deep blues and violets against lush green leaves, like swords; with red-orange earth tones for the background. I used acrylics to paint.
The original called “Irises” is an oil painting by the famed Vincent van Gogh. Van Gogh, a Dutchman was born in the Netherlands, and in his travels across Europe; he would paint places he visited…. in France, Belgium and England. The art galleries in London were a treasure trove of great inspiration; it was the artworks of everyday life that captivated him. So, at 27 years old, Vincent decided to become an artist. Till then, he had been a teacher and a shop assistant.
It is sad to say that Van Gogh’s life took a tragic turn when at 37 years, he died by suicide due to a struggle with mental health problems. Since his death, he has become one of the most successful painters in history. In total, Van Gogh made around 2,100 artworks.