New Painting
Monstera, Watercolor on Paper. 20 x 28 inches
The Inspiration for the Painting
Monstera is a wonderful plant for the home that is rich in symbolism. I was inspired to paint this plant as I have a massive one in my living room. I have spent many hours admiring how amazingly this plant makes everything seem warmer and exotic. The presence of plant life makes the feng shui of a home seem adventurous to me. There is also a lot of science behind backing that they have a positive effect on your health as they absorb indoor toxins like formaldehyde and benzene. And let’s not leave out the fact that green therapy reduces stress, and stress is related to well all the diseases.
Monstera Symbolism
The plant symbolizes abundance, prosperity, longevity and long life and has been woven into the spiritual practices of many cultures. Some Native American cultures consider the Monstera leaf a connector to the divine and a plant of the gods. In Asian cultures it symbolizes respect and longevity. In other cultures, it is believed to bring good luck.
About the Painting
This piece is 20 x 28 inches on high quality watercolor paper. It is primarily watercolor, but also integrates gouache as well acrylic paints. It’s a palette of greens and creams that is soothing in any room, but looks best on a green, white, or blue wall. Thank you for viewing my art and joining me on my journey.
