Byurakan study 1958

Martiros Sarian made this oil painting, Byurakan study, with quick marks and juicy color. You can see how the paint is applied, thick and expressive, like he's trying to capture the feeling of the place more than a perfect picture of it. I love how the greens in the trees contrast with the oranges and browns of the ground. It creates a real sense of depth and warmth, and that big red shape on the right makes a great formal element for the eye to move around the canvas. Check out how he suggests the leaves with these little flicks of the brush - each one alive with color. It reminds me that painting is about the joy of making and finding unexpected beauty in the process. Sarian's work makes me think of Matisse, with their shared love for vibrant colors and simplified forms. They both show us that painting is a way to see and feel the world with fresh eyes.