Ever since I got a small garden, I can actually pick flowers and put them in a vase every now and then. I try to use every opportunity I get to paint them, and these mums were perfect for the task. I always loved flowers, but painting them could be quite a tedious process. In this painting, I tried to grab the main idea of the flowers — their fullness and vivid colors. This painting is also a part of the Drunk with Color series.

This vivid still life painting depicts yellow mums in a white vase on a bright tablecloth. Oil paint on 5 by 7 inch linen panel.

Bouquet of Mums in a Vase, oil painting
5 by 7 in. Oil on linen panel.

Painting process of Bouquet of Mums in a Vase — underpainting and then intermediate stage of painting.

Bouquet of Mums in a Vase, underpainting
Painting process of Bouquet of Mums in a Vase – underpainting.
Bouquet of Mums in a Vase, oil painting
Painting process of Bouquet of Mums in a Vase – intermediate painting stage.

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Hi! My name is Oksana Ossipov, and I’m a visual artist and photographer. I was born in Ukraine and currently reside in the area of Dallas, Texas. My formal education includes a BFA in Digital Media Art from San Jose State University. After moving to Texas, I started to focus on my fine art skills and figurative art in particular. I studied for 5 years under Michael Mentler at the Society of Figurative Arts. Through my life, I’ve also acquired a multitude of skills that include web development, sculpting, photography, art studio and business management, and baking awesome blueberry scones! I’ve been trying to fully devote myself to the art over the past few years. I’m trying to learn and practice as much as I can. However, the workshop, class, and art supply costs present a certain financial challenge. If you like my work and want to support me, I would truly appreciate it! I have a shop full of artworks and creations, but even just sharing my art or social media pages would help a lot. Thank you so much!

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