Flower Pile is an exuberant 8x8 inch original oil painting celebrates the joyful abundance of a mixed flower arrangement. Painted by contemporary artist Richard Wieth, this vibrant still life features golden yellow sunflowers as the starring elements, surrounded by rich red blooms and lush green foliage creating a dynamic “pile” of floral energy. The painting comes professionally framed in an elegant black frame with wide mat and includes hanging hardware, ready to display immediately upon arrival.
The composition bursts with life and color. Multiple sunflowers dominate the arrangement, their brilliant yellow petals rendered with bold, expressive brushstrokes that capture both the flowers’ iconic form and their cheerful energy. The yellow ranges from bright lemon to deep golden orange, with dark centers providing dramatic contrast. Touches of pink appear in some flower centers, adding unexpected color notes.
Interspersed throughout are deep red flowers painted in rich crimson and burgundy tones that provide complementary color contrast to the yellows. These red blooms add depth and sophistication, preventing the composition from becoming monotone while creating visual excitement through color temperature contrast.
The green foliage weaves throughout the arrangement in multiple values: bright lime greens, deep forest greens, blue-greens, and olive tones. This varied green palette creates structure and helps define individual flowers while contributing to the overall sense of lush abundance. The background features complex layers of teal, dark green, gray, and touches of warm earth tones, creating atmospheric depth without competing with the floral display.
The “pile” aspect of the title is perfect. This isn’t a carefully arranged formal bouquet but rather an exuberant heap of flowers that seem to tumble forward from the canvas. The loose, gestural brushwork enhances this sense of spontaneity and natural abundance. Visible canvas texture and confident paint application demonstrate sophisticated still life technique while maintaining contemporary freshness.
The professional black frame with substantial mat creates elegant presentation that makes the painting feel more significant than its compact 8x8 size might suggest. The wide black mat provides breathing room and focuses attention on the vibrant colors, while the frame’s classic styling honors still life painting tradition. With installed hanging hardware, this arrives ready to hang.
Flower Pile 8"x8" Oil
Medium: Original oil painting on canvasCanvas Dimensions: 8 inches × 8 inches (20.3 cm × 20.3 cm)Framed Dimensions: Approximately 14 inches × 14 inches (frame and mat add ~3 inches per side)Format: SquareStyle: Contemporary impressionism, floral still lifeSubject Matter: Sunflowers, mixed flowers, floral arrangement, still lifePrimary Flowers: Sunflowers (yellow/golden)Secondary Flowers: Red blooms (possibly zinnias or dahlias)Color Palette: Brilliant yellow, golden orange, lemon yellow, deep cr
