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Here are 5 Great Florals from Expert Artists that We Love

August 03, 2023

Red Roses is an original oil painting by artist Cori Dyson.

By Chelsea Reed

When it’s hard to say something heartfelt in words, flowers are the perfect solution. These colorful gifts of nature have brought millions of smiles to humans everywhere. There are even scientific studies that show the positive benefits of flowers to people! The phenomenon of “flower power” is indeed as old as time.

Looking for something to trigger your happiness? Feast your eyes on these beauties lovingly painted by expert artists!

Fall Colors by Charles Rutherford

Few genres are as universally pleasing as the classic still life. Master artist Charles Rutherford painted many of them like this one with oils in excellent form and composition. Brimming with talent at a young age, he was recognized by the German Keiser at age 19. Just look at this floral celebration. It’s as if the purple mums are bursting with life off the paint!

Red Roses by Cori Dyson

Famous for its association with romance, the red rose is a longstanding symbol of passion and grace. But they can also mean different things for different people. To artist Cori Dyson, they represent the resilience of a woman. “Women can bear and nurture children as well as work right alongside men,” she says. “Roses embody the softness and the strength of women and how women blend the two elegantly.”

Plate No. 13-5 by William Curtis

Original watercolored engraving by William Curtis

William Curtis was not only an English botanist from the 18th century, he was a Master Artist, too! His highly detailed watercolor engravings presented the most accurate flowers known to humanity. The scale and form of this flower is incredible. It’s amazing to think that he first drew it all by hand on a metal plate to make the final engraving!

Iris Glow II by Beverly Fotheringham

Since medieval times the Iris flower is a long-standing symbol of hope and valor in the language of flowers, which makes it a great choice to have around the home or office. It is also associated with royalty in France and Italy. Best of all, this gorgeous painting of an iris will never fade.

Sunlit Bouquet by Stephan Whittle

We love how this happy bouquet of flowers is bursting off the page! The art is called a “serigraph,” which is a fascinating handmade silk screen printing technique. It’s a great way to tell your loved one how much you appreciate them.

Say it With Flowers From This Special Exhibit

Catch spring fever any time of the year with Seaside Art Gallery’s special Online Exhibition Series: Floral Art, now through August 31! These stunning beauties won’t be here forever so act fast. But once you enjoy them on your wall they will last all year long!

Chelsea Reed is a copywriter who writes winning content, articles, blogs, and websites from her base in North Carolina. She might not be building sandcastles or swashbuckling with pirates these days, but the Outer Banks beaches continue to keep her young at heart.

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