This original artwork “Lilac” was created by the contemporary Russian artist Ekaterina Kebal  and is available for sale online

Ekaterina Kebal’s painting “Lilac” is a bright and fragrant still life, dedicated to the beauty of this spring flower. The artist skillfully conveys the splendor of the inflorescences, the play of light and shadow, creating a feeling of freshness and celebration. The still life seems to be enveloped in the aroma of blooming lilac and filled with spring energy.

At the center of the composition is a voluminous bouquet of lilacs, occupying most of the canvas. The bouquet looks lush and multi-colored, attracting the viewer’s attention. The artist skillfully combines various shades of lilac, purple, white, and blue, creating a sense of volume and depth. Each flower seems to breathe and reach for the light. The bouquet looks fresh, just picked from the bush, and its beauty is felt especially keenly.

The shape of the vase in which the lilac stands is simple and concise. This allows you not to distract attention from the beauty of the flowers. The vase is made in muted brown tones, which creates a contrast with the bright lilac flowers.

In addition to the bouquet of lilacs, the still life includes other objects characteristic of an artist’s creative workshop. To the right of the vase are brushes, and in front of the vase are tubes of paint. These items add an element of realism and specificity to the composition, showing that what we see is not just an image of flowers, but a still life created by an artist.

The brushes are arranged casually, as if they have just been set aside after work. The tubes of paint are also scattered in disarray, which creates a feeling of creative chaos and gives the still life liveliness and immediacy.

The background of the painting is executed in blurred dark tones. It does not contain any specific details, which allows the bouquet of lilac to be the main focus of the composition. The background creates a sense of depth and volume, and also emphasizes the brightness and saturation of the colors.

The artist uses the technique of Impressionism, focusing on conveying the overall impression of what is seen, rather than on the detailed rendering of each object. Broad, free strokes create a sense of movement and liveliness, as if the lilac petals are swaying in the wind.

Overall, the plot of the painting conveys a feeling of spring warmth, freshness, and joy. The painting seems to invite the viewer to pause for a moment and enjoy the beauty of the flowering lilac, feel its unique aroma, and feel the touch of spring. This canvas is an ode to the beauty of nature, its ability to inspire and give positive emotions. The painting radiates positive energy and evokes a desire to live, create, and rejoice in each day.

The still life “Lilac” is not only an image of flowers but also a kind of portrait of the artist, his creative world, and his love for nature. The objects located next to the bouquet of lilacs indicate the author’s profession and his passion for art. The painting seems to say that creativity is a way of knowing the world, a way of expressing one’s feelings and emotions, and also a way of capturing the beauty that surrounds us everywhere.

This painting can be hung on the wall of your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel and will be a wonderful decoration for your interior. You can buy online the artwork “Lilac” measuring 50 x 40 cm with secure shipping to your location!

The painting was shown at the solo exhibition in Moscow in Jan 2021 and at the group exhibition in Krylatskoye (Moscow) in Sept 2020.

Paintings for sale on Baranow Art Gallery