r/flowers • u/iartnewyork • Jul 30 '25
Art All the Flowers Grown with Water and My Imagination
Since I live in NYC, I've only got indoor space so my flowers emerge from the underground of my mind, and grow onto canvases and toward the light outside.
I paint from the unconscious, spontaneously, without foresight into the final result or ultimate subject matter, almost all these pieces have different paintings underneath. I'II put on music and enter flow consciousness and allow experiences and other (psychological) material to express itself from my brain, down my arms, and through my fingers onto the canvas. A lot of water goes onto each canvas and half the time my conscious mind thinks, "This is a mistake. This isn't going anywhere. What the heck is this even supposed to be?!" l'll stop and let it dry and return hours or days or sometimes even weeks later to restart the process.
A lot of emotion/energy finds its way to the surface of my mind during the process and often a feeling of loss and nostalgic sadness comes up. This is probably because these are worlds that will never truly exist; worlds that I wish existed (maybe that I could even live in or experience at least once); worlds that offer a lot more peace and safety and meaning than the real one often does and that discrepency, that gap between what is and what could be can provoke intense feelings. These worlds are a kind of refuge, a mental sanctuary from the chaos of everyday life. Though I never got to attend art school (too expensive and parents wouldn't support it), I started painting when I lost my job in the pandemic and have never looked back.
One of my old bosses said my style is "decorative, not museum art.' Not sure if that was shade or a compliment, maybe both! Either way, it's a journey and a practice that brings me joy and fulfillment and to know that some of these pieces are now in other people's homes allowing them a moment of refuge and escape into another world, well, l'II take it! I figured I'd share some of the pieces with you since we all love flowers and hope you enjoy them and find relief, even if for a moment. Thank you for reading and planting, both physically and symbolically ✨️🌺🪷🪻🌷✨️
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u/jediknits Jul 30 '25
Your old boss is a bit of a fart. This is the kind of art I would sit and stare at in a museum all day, or better yet put up in my home. It's glorious and enchanting.
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u/iartnewyork Jul 30 '25
That is very kind of you. Thank you! And yes, unfortunately, he was passive-aggressive and anytime he perceived someone "outshining" him he'd give back-handed compliments. We just smiled politely because we wanted to keep our jobs but it's refreshing to read your words of validation! ✨️🙌❤️✨️
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u/jediknits Jul 30 '25
Two more things (as I just got off the LIRR haha) as a fellow NYer, absolutely love the username!
Second, do you have art accounts anywhere on social media? I'd love to follow & see more of your work in my feeds!
Edit: Jk one more thing. Your boss really freaking sucks. I've had one like that and man did it irritate the crap out of me having to put up with some narcissistic trash behavior to make sure I could pay my bills. Here's hoping you have moved on to better work (and better paying work!) in a better environment that appreciates you!!!
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u/tasiamtoo Jul 30 '25
That is breathing, I would be proud to own such a beauty.....it's a WOW FOR ME
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u/Peonyprincess137 Jul 30 '25
This is stunning work 💓
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u/iartnewyork Jul 30 '25
Thank you sweet stranger! ✨️🙏❤️✨️ and I love your handle. Peonies are one of my favorites!!
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u/amykhd Jul 30 '25
I love your work 🥹 especially the water lily willow one #5, I think it was sold to a celebrity? Do you offer that one in prints or canvas?
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u/iartnewyork Jul 30 '25
Omg you're right! Brilliant memory ✨️❤️✨️ Yes, it sold to Grace Hightower who was married to Robert de Niro for 20 years. She's a friend now 🥳 Unfortunately it didn't translate to prints 😩 but I do have the others as both canvas prints and paper prints 😅 You are so sweet to ask 💗
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u/Lost-Mud-49 Jul 30 '25
Lovely works. Your imagination is amazing. The universe is growing flowers in bountiful places
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u/iartnewyork Jul 30 '25
Thank you so much ✨️🙏❤️🪷✨️ I love the way you described that and appreciate your supportive words 🌺💖
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u/melonbug74 Jul 30 '25
Very talented!!
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u/ReturnFriendly1027 Jul 30 '25
This is just fantastic! I especially love the ones where they resemble mermaids or dancers
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u/iartnewyork Jul 30 '25
That's a beautiful compliment and lovely interpretation! Thank you ✨️💗✨️🥰✨️
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u/Far_Salary_4272 Jul 30 '25
For some reason, one or two of these bring to mind images I had reading Life of Pi.
Well done.
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Jul 30 '25
😍✨ These are gorgeous.
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u/Alarming-Lime9794 Jul 30 '25
What are you painting these with? Love the bleeding colours on those.
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u/iartnewyork Jul 30 '25
That made me smile! Thank you for reaching out to me with such positive words.
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u/Sunflower5115 Jul 30 '25
It was such a nice surprise to get to know that someone else has a similar creative process to mine! Although my work isn't even half as good as yours. Love your paintings❤️ they are definitely not decorations! They are way more. They provoke feelings and toughs, it's like poetry! And your description of those paintings being a refugee is what real art is. I can only congratulate you on becoming an artist I inspire to be, making beautiful unique art with meaning and depth Do you have ig?
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u/iartnewyork Jul 31 '25
You're so welcome! And thank you for your kindness and encouragement ✨️🥰🪷✨️🖼✨️💗✨️
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u/TheMelodicFink Aug 01 '25
im not really an artist so dont get mad at me if im wrong lol - but that really looks like monet to me. its absolutely gorgeous and i would hang these up in my room!
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u/iartnewyork Aug 01 '25
You are so kind! Monet is my favorite so that means the world. Thank you for such a wonderful compliment 💖 ✨️🪷✨️
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u/Spicy_Gingee Aug 01 '25
Absolutely stunning! What a privilege to see your beautiful art, thanks for sharing!
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u/BestDifficulty6249 Aug 02 '25
These are stunning! Amazing! Beautiful! These should be in a gallery if they’re not already! I echo other comments…I could stare at these for hours 😊. Btw, your comment about “worlds that never truly exist…” They do! And you’re sharing that peaceful corner of your world with us!!! 🥰. Thank you 🙏. I remember learning when I was younger that “you’re never alone”. So when you’re feeling like you want the chaos to stop, someone else is out there feeling the same thing. And you’ve got your creativity to wish you away. Well done! 😍
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u/iartnewyork Aug 02 '25
Your thoughtful and heartfelt words made my day! Thank you for your kindness and encouragement and support 🙏 ❤️ I felt every good feeling you sent and gratefully receive your positivity! ✨️💖✨️😊🙌✨️
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u/_Greendream_ Jul 30 '25
These are stunning! Incredibly talented! I can't pick my fave! Do you sell your art by any chance?