Poppies 1947

Martiros Sarian made "Poppies" using paint to give us this beautiful scene. The colours are really vibrant, right? It feels like he's not just painting what he sees, but what he feels about these flowers. Look closely, and you'll see how he uses thick, juicy strokes of paint, especially in those bright red petals. It’s like he’s building the flowers right there on the canvas, layer by layer. See how some strokes are short and choppy, while others are long and sweeping? Each one adds to the overall texture and makes the painting almost jump out at you. The way he contrasts the reds with those cool greens and blues in the background is pure genius. It makes the poppies pop even more. Sarian’s like a bridge between artists like Matisse, who were masters of colour, and later expressionists. Like them, he isn’t just showing us flowers, he’s showing us a whole world of feeling and colour. Isn’t it amazing how much emotion can be packed into a simple bouquet?