Still life with flowers and watering can 1947

David Burliuk made "Still Life with Flowers and Watering Can" with oil paint, somewhere along the line. Look at the way he builds up these thick strokes, almost like he's sculpting the image, not just painting it. You can really see the hand of the artist here; it's all about the process. The texture is so physical; you can almost feel the roughness of the paint and the weight of the watering can. I love how he uses color to create depth and movement. There's a real sense of energy in the way he applies each stroke. Check out the spout of the watering can and how its built from several strokes of bright blue, reflecting the colour of the sky above. Burliuk reminds me of Van Gogh in a way, both artists who aren't afraid to get messy and emotional with their paint. Ultimately, it's a reminder that art is always a conversation, an exchange of ideas across time and space.