"LOVEBIRDS"
This colourful botanical flower still life on dark background, is inspired by the works of Dutch old masters like Jan Davidsz de Heem. He painted colourful variegated flower still lifes on dark backgrounds. In his works, there are insects, butterflies and other itchy creatures hidden everywhere. So you could say that this naive colourful flower painting is a nod to the flower still lifes of the old masters.
I have incorporated many colourful flowers from the garden such as Dahlias, lupines, tulips, and roses. On the Delft Blue vase are two Birds of Paradise. Hence the title 'Lovebirds' This is a print of an original gouache painting made by Anita Letuve.
This work fits nicely in an eclectic home, but in a classic home, this modern painting can make a modern statement.
My name is Anita Looijen-Stoof, and my artist name is Anita Letuve. As you might have noticed, I love to make colorful art and illustrations! I was born in a village close to Amsterdam and currently living in a village somewhere in the middle of the Netherlands. Fascinated.. Read more…