3 Beautiful Types of Art Inspired by Nature to Create or Buy

Whether you're looking to decorate your home, college room, or office space, art work is one of the must-haves, simply because of the effect it has on people. The best thing about having art that depicts nature around your living or working space is that it automatically calms you down, reduces stress and anxiety, puts you in a good mood, has the potential to make you more productive, and also helps your brain get into a good state of mind thanks to the beauty that comes through it. 

In fact, studies have also shown that nature art can help to enhance cognitive function by improving attention and concentration - it can also help to improve memory and cognitive processing speed, which is why you'd often find natural art pieces kept in schools, libraries, and even hospitals. In this blog, we're going to talk about 3 of the best and most stunning types of art you can have around yourself that have been inspired by nature - let's get started!

1. Botanical Illustrations are easy to create

If you're a beginner and you're looking to create original art pieces yourself, then you can consider starting out with botanical illustrations - they are a form of art that involves capturing the intricate details of plants and flowers, while also not aiming towards realism. Realism can be extremely difficult for someone who is just starting out with art, but botanical illustrations are much easier since you don't need to imitate every stroke and shade - if you want to make things easier, you can even trace out the shapes of the plants and flowers before you get started with the painting. 

This type of art is inspired by the natural beauty of plants and is often used for scientific purposes such as identifying plant species. Botanical illustrations can be created using watercolor, pencil, or pen and ink, but you can also use gouache paints if you really want it to stand out more and pop. 

2. Landscape Paintings never go out of style

No matter what pieces of art you do or don't have, a landscape painting is a must, simply because of how beautiful they are and how well they replicate nature. This type of art has been around for centuries and many artists have been inspired by nature to try and capture the beauty of it on canvas. They can be created using different mediums such as oil, acrylic, or watercolor. Landscape paintings always seek to capture the raw beauty of nature, whether it's a serene beach, a majestic mountain, or a peaceful countryside. 

These can often be a little intimidating to attempt to paint yourself, especially because there are a lot more details that need to go into the scenery for the landscape to look realistic. However, if you don't wish to attempt to paint one yourself, you can always purchase an original landscape painting according to the size of the room or wall and color scheme of your choice. The best part about this is that there are numerous styles even in landscape paintings, so you'll have many options to choose from. 

3. Sculptures can bring nature to life

Sometimes, a two dimensional art piece may just not be enough to capture your love for nature. But don't worry, that's why you have the option to install a large or mini sculpture that depicts nature in some way. Sculptures are another beautiful type of art inspired by nature. They can be made using different materials such as stone, metal, or wood, and can be inspired by anything from animals to landscapes. Right now, plastic is also a popular material that people use to make sculptures as a way of recycling it. 

The best part about them is that they can be displayed both indoors and outdoors and can be a great way to bring nature into your home or garden. Another good thing about sculptures is that they are extremely fun to work with even for beginners, so you can always purchase some modeling clay and get to work if you want to create something yourself from scratch. 

Alternatively, you can always buy a nice piece from a local artist and install it in your home or garden.