Minds out of the gutter, please. I MEAN this is, in my opinion, one of the few pieces of art that definitely belongs in a bathroom. Most of them are meant to be displayed in a more open area; however, this one is definitely the exception.

This piece of art is delicate and bold at the same time, which is one reason I like it so much. It will match any colors, including stark white. Make that especially stark white, because the colors would add just the right amount of contrast. Further, it will never appear dated, no matter how much styles and tastes may change.

OK, that’s my opinion, but I think at least some of you will agree.

The colors are so muted, yet the effect is not one of “blurriness” or the picture being out of focus. I think this is indicative of oil paintings, however. No matter how the colors are applied, they are still true.

You get the idea that the picture was drawn from the point of view of someone sitting in a beach chair with a cool drink close by, and the easel just within reach, but sitting to where the view was completely unobstructed.

Each of the four panels in this fantastic piece of wall art could easily stand alone as a separate painting. The colors of the sky change shades from panel to panel, as well as the reflection of the palm trees on the water.

The contrasts of dark and light bring all parts of the picture into clearer detail. I especially like the panel showing the sunset (or is it the moon rising?)

A bedroom, entertainment area, or entryway would be a perfect place to display this lovely piece of wall art.

And, believe me, this wonderful piece of art does just that. If you are waiting for the days you have scheduled for your annual beach vacation to get here, then, just take a few minutes every day to look at this picture. It will remind you of all you have to look forward to, and help the time go faster.

If you’ve just gotten back from the beach, looking at this fabulous work of art will remind you of all the you had. The feelings of anticipation and nostalgia will continue as long as you own this painting.

Anyone wanting to make sure that visitors could not help but come into an art gallery would need only to display this picture front and center in the display window. A perfect time to do so would be right at the end of winter, when everyone is longing for a little color.

The different shades of blue in this painting are beautiful. They bring out the details of the flowers without allowing them to overpower the painting. I cannot imagine the art gallery owner having any trouble selling such a gorgeous piece.

I would not have thought that oil paintings would lend themselves well to split-panel display, but this one does. Even though the breaks between the panels are still noticeable, it does not distract from the continuity that is often necessary when flowers are the subject.

Then, again, oil paintings are noted for their ability to bring out the depth and beauty of the subject. You would almost expect to be able to smell the fragrance simply by walking up to the painting.

Oil paintings are suitable for any décor, and this one is no exception.

When I saw this picture, I immediately thought of late fall. The vivid reds and oranges, with the slight hints of yellow visible in the foreground were the perfect backdrop for the purple shadows casts by the trees.

Modern art pieces such as “Purple Shadows” are so versatile. Even though they make invoke thoughts of one particular season, it is not always necessary to remove and store a piece when the seasons change. For this reason, this would make a lovely addition to anyone’s home or workspace.

This is one of those pieces of abstract art that compels you to look twice, just to make sure you are seeing what you thought you saw. Once you have determined that yes, the tree trunks are doing “double duty”, you simply have to study it a little more to see if you can find any other “surprises”.

The way in which the abstract art design melds into a portrait with African atmosphere is very interesting. You just don’t often think of trees as dancing. Leaves or branches, maybe, but not trees. In this picture, they do.

The first thing I asked myself when I looked at this piece of canvas art was, “If this is the Red Sea of which the Bible speaks, which was parted to let the Israelites cross from Egypt to the Promised Land, is this how it looked just before or just after that happened?”

While that may not be the first thing you think of when you see this picture, it is for sure that you’ll notice it when you walk into a room. The starkness of the mountains, rocks, and lone tree, coupled with the softness of the clouds, is always one positive aspect of canvas art. It displays these differences beautifully.

This four-panel art piece is a striking display of roses. Each of the four panels has one rose bloom; however, each bloom is different in its own right. Each rose is either in first bloom, mid-bloom, or full bloom.

The colors instantly draw your eye to this work of art, yet for all their intensity, they do not overpower. Displayed against a white or very light-colored background, this piece would add a bold touch. If, however, one wished for it to take on a more subtle air, the yellow or white colors could be matched.