Painter Makes Serene Landscapes Appear Within a Single Brushstroke

Landscape Paintings by David Ambarzumjan

Flashes of landscapes cut across black space in the paintings of David Ambarzumjan. The Munich-based artist has been building on his ongoing series, titled Brushstrokes in Time, which pairs two different scenes together through the use of a giant, sweeping brushstroke. While in some he contrasts the past with the present, in others he juxtaposes the natural beauty of Earth with the depths of black space.

These striking paintings feature a black starry background upon which a colorful brushstroke claims a central space. Painted as wavy or arching gestures, these wide strokes somehow contain entire worlds. Ambarzumjan renders everything from snowy mountaintops to peaceful green meadows inside the limited space, all while maintaining the illusion of one solid brushstroke.

While the approach is simple, the execution requires meticulous work, as he has to ensure that the painting is convincingly trapped inside the border. The finished product is worth it, however, as these bursts of color and life on the dark background are reminders that all of Earth's beautiful nature originated from outer space.

You can purchase prints of Ambarzumjan's work via his online shop, and keep up to date with his latest projects by following his Instagram.

Munich-based artist David Ambarzumjan creates stunning oil paintings.

Landscape Paintings by David Ambarzumjan

He renders these scenic places inside of a single brushstroke.

Landscape Paintings by David Ambarzumjan

From snowy mountaintops to verdant meadows, each place is contained inside these broad strokes.

Landscape Paintings by David Ambarzumjan

They float against a black space-like background.

Landscape Paintings by David AmbarzumjanLandscape Paintings by David AmbarzumjanLandscape Paintings by David AmbarzumjanLandscape Paintings by David AmbarzumjanLandscape Paintings by David AmbarzumjanLandscape Paintings by David AmbarzumjanLandscape Paintings by David AmbarzumjanLandscape Paintings by David AmbarzumjanDavid Ambarzumjan: Website | Instagram | Facebook

My Modern Met granted permission to use photos by David Ambarzumjan.

Related Articles:

Dizzying Hyperrealistic Paintings Capture the Shift Perspectives of Bustling Cities

Artist Fuses Her Paintings With AI-Generated Art in Unique Collaboration of Human and Computer

Exquisite Rock Paintings Capture the Natural Beauty of Oregon

Margherita Cole

Margherita Cole is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met and illustrator based in Southern California. She holds a BA in Art History with a minor in Studio Art from Wofford College, and an MA in Illustration: Authorial Practice from Falmouth University in the UK. She wrote and illustrated an instructional art book about how to draw cartoons titled 'Cartooning Made Easy: Circle, Triangle, Square' that was published by Walter Foster in 2022.
Become a
My Modern Met Member
As a member, you'll join us in our effort to support the arts.
Become a Member
Explore member benefits

Sponsored Content