Artwork in the room
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 portrays a vibrant summer meadow bathed in the soft light of a rising or setting sun. The foreground is dominated by tall grasses and scattered patches of dainty white flowers, possibly Queen Anne’s Lace, that gently sway and blur into a sea of subtle green, yellow, and gray hues. Looking deeper into the scene, the meadow stretches endlessly towards a horizon centered by a glowing, yellow sun that casts a warm light, creating a path-like effect through the verdant field. This luminous path is flanked by clusters of trees on either side, their leaves colored in shades of gray and hints of yellow, suggesting the soft glow of sunlight filtering through their dense branches. The sky above is a clear gradient of light yellow merging into a soft gray, evoking a peaceful and quiet early morning or late evening in summer. The overall effect of the painting is a tranquil and immersive natural landscape that invites the viewer to experience the serene beauty of a summer day’s beginning or end.
