If Danutė Virbickienė isn’t standing at her easel, you will almost certainly find her tending to her garden or immersed in the beauty of the natural world. She is familiar with each plant, from the tiniest leaf to the slenderest stem, and in her free moments delights in early morning strolls through the forest or along the lake’s shore. For Danutė, nature is not only a wellspring of inspiration but a fundamental part of her everyday existence. This profound relationship with the outdoors lies at the heart of her creative process and artistic vision.
It is hardly surprising, then, that landscapes and still lifes—often adorned with the vivid flowers she nurtures in her garden—stand out as Danutė Virbickienė’s preferred themes. Her paintings radiate with a sense of clarity and luminosity, capturing the enchanting quiet of dawn or the gentle calm of an afternoon. Each piece reflects her close observation and sincere admiration for the cycles and subtleties of nature, whether in the soft movement of wild grasses or the exuberant flourish of blooming flowers.
Warm, earthy tones and a style that is both true-to-life and impressionistic define her artwork. Her portrayals of meadows, in particular, display impressionist influences that at times verge on abstraction, lending her compositions a spontaneous and emotionally charged quality. Through her paintings, Danutė wishes to convey the happiness and serenity she finds in the natural world, inviting viewers to discover the landscape’s quiet marvels along with her.
Danutė Virbickienė distinguishes herself by relying solely on a special spatula for her painting, completely foregoing brushes. This distinctive method imparts a unique energy and texture to her work. Her art is widely sought after, with collectors in Lithuania and abroad eager to acquire her pieces. Her paintings grace homes in America, Canada, Europe, Japan, and New Zealand, reflecting the universal resonance of her deep affinity for nature.
About this artwork+
The painting captures a serene morning scene in a lush meadow filled with an abundance of wildflowers. In the foreground, a multitude of dandelions stands tall, their white spherical crowns dense and delicate, interspersed with subtle blue flowers whose petals are lightly kissed by the morning dew. As the eye travels deeper into the scene, the flowers blend into a sea of greenery, marked by patches of yellow and hints of blue, suggesting the presence of various other wild species. The meadow gradually merges into a line of trees at the horizon, their shapes slightly blurred, with leaves bathed in shades of green and hints of gold, reflecting the early sunlight. Above them, the sky lightens from a soft, warm yellow at the horizon, where the sun is just visible as a glowing orb, ascending into paler hues of pink and light blue as it reaches upward. The overall ambience is peaceful and quiet, evoking the stillness of early morning when nature awakens. The painting is imbued with a sense of gentle warmth and tranquil beauty, inviting the viewer to pause and immerse in the quietude of the moment.
