How to Add Art to Nature-Theme Decor

If you love nature and have brought that love into the design of your home, there are many wonderful ways to enhance the beauty of your decor with art. Nature is one of the most popular subjects for both painters and photographers, and the only problem you may have is trying to choose from all the options available to you.

Natural landscapes , of course, are the most popular choice when it comes to art, whether or not your decor is nature-themed. You can choose from paintings or photographs of mountain scenes, tranquil lakes and rivers, rolling green hills, fields of corn or flowers the possibilities are almost endless.

Of course, you may have a favorite season and want your artwork to reflect that. The Impressionist painters such as Claude Monet and Auguste Renoir created beautiful and colorful landscapes that work with the play of light on the subject.

If you have a love of the ocean, you can hang seascapes on your wall and continue the theme throughout your decor with seashells and nautical items. This is an especially popular decorating choice for people who live inland and want to bring the ocean into their homes rather than wait for a vacation visit to the shore.

Animals are a wonderful addition to nature-themed decor. You can choose from both paintings and photography, although nature photography both animal images and landscapes has become increasingly popular.

The most celebrated nature photographer was Ansel Adams . His black and white landscapes, mostly of the western United States, have never lost their appeal. A more contemporary nature photographer is Art Wolfe, who is particularly famous for his color photos of animals, many taken in remote parts of the world.

Asian painters often focused on nature scenes, including landscapes, flowers, birds, and monkeys. This artwork is simple, yet often colorful and classic. You don't have to have an Asian theme in your home to hang this type of art, especially if your decor is nature-themed.

Botanical artwork is a great way to decorate a nature-themed room or home. These include paintings and photographs of plants and herbs, as well as flowers. Of course, if you prefer colorful blossoms, there's more than enough floral artwork available. Painter Georgia O'Keeffe was famous for her large close-ups of a single flower, and her work has remained popular for many years.