Flamboyant landscape 1933

Martiros Sarian made this painting, Flamboyant Landscape, with watercolor. I imagine Sarian might have started by wetting the paper, letting the colors bleed and flow into each other to capture the light and atmosphere of the Armenian landscape. The mountains, rendered in a vibrant mix of yellows, pinks, and greens, rise up in a series of bold, energetic strokes. Look at the way he uses color to create depth and texture, with each layer adding to the overall sense of vibrancy. The rhythmic, repeated brushstrokes throughout evoke the work of Cezanne. I can see Sarian, searching for a way to express his deep connection to his homeland. It reminds me of my own painting process, how I often find myself lost in the act of layering, scraping, and reworking until the painting reveals something unexpected. Painting is like this ongoing conversation, a way of seeing and feeling the world through color, shape, and texture. It's about embracing the unexpected and finding beauty in the process itself.