This series features stylized sunflowers, each designed to have unique patterns and meanings. Picking a flower to work with was inspired by the Unikko flower design within the Finnish design house Marimekko. I chose sunflowers, since they have become powerful symbols of Ukraine and freedom.
The sunflowers are stylized into circular forms and mostly drawn on circular paper. This shape is intentional: the sunflowers are made to look like eyes taking notice of all the war crimes, perpetrated by russians, in Ukraine to make sure every terrorist is brought to justice and punished.
On the other hand, the sunflowers also build on the Nordic theme of Tulivuoren Piirroksia. The circular designs were also created to evoke images of erupting volcanoes seen from above with colors reversed. This way, the black middle of the sunflower is like the volcano crater, and the black patterns, which stem from the center, reference lava descending from the volcano.
In each case, the sunflowers are clever design combinations of Ukrainian and Nordic cultures! Now, the sunflowers are also available in other colors: BLUE and RED.
This page shows three sections within the Sunflower Series: the Big Sunflowers, the Small Sunflowers, & the Tiny Sunflowers. Scroll to see all.
The Big Sunflowers
Big Sunflower 1
EUR 105
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
30.5 cm X 30.5 cm
Big Sunflower 2
EUR 105
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
30.5 cm X 30.5 cm
Big Sunflower 3
EUR 105
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
30.5 cm X 30.5 cm
Big Sunflower 4
EUR 105
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
30.5 cm X 30.5 cm
Big Sunflower 5
EUR 105
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
30.5 cm X 30.5 cm (size without frame)
Big Sunflower 6
EUR 105
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
30.5 cm X 30.5 cm
Big Sunflower 7
EUR 105
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
30.5 cm X 30.5 cm
Big Sunflower 8
EUR 105
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
30.5 cm X 30.5 cm
Big Sunflower 9
EUR 105
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
30.5 cm X 30.5 cm
Big Sunflower 10
EUR 105
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
30.5 cm X 30.5 cm
Styling Tips
A Sunflower Composition on Black
This is an example of how the sunflowers could be styled, in case of having multiple pieces. Includes framed pieces & artwork without frames.
A Sunflower Composition on Grey
A few pieces, arranged together, can make a great sunflower field composition!
The Small Sunflowers
Small Sunflower 1
EUR 55
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper. Sold without the frame.
16 cm X 16 cm
Small Sunflower 2
EUR 55
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper. Sold without the frame.
16 cm X 16 cm
Small Sunflower 3
EUR 55
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper. Sold without the frame.
16 cm X 16 cm
Small Sunflower 4
EUR 55
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper. Sold without the frame.
16 cm X 16 cm
Small Sunflower 5
EUR 55
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper. Sold without the frame.
16 cm X 16 cm
Small Sunflower 6
EUR 55
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper. Sold without the frame.
16 cm X 16 cm
Small Sunflower 7
EUR 55
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
16 cm X 16 cm
Small Sunflower 8
EUR 55
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
16 cm X 16 cm
Small Sunflower 9
EUR 55
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
16 cm X 16 cm
Small Sunflower 10
EUR 55
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
16 cm X 16 cm
Small Sunflower 11
EUR 55
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
16 cm X 16 cm
Small Sunflower 12
EUR 55
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
16 cm X 16 cm
Small Sunflower 13
EUR 55
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
16 cm X 16 cm
Small Sunflower 14
EUR 55
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
16 cm X 16 cm
Small Sunflower 15
EUR 55
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
16 cm X 16 cm
Styling Sunflowers (Sunflower 4)
A frame can change a lot about how an artwork speaks to us. While going for a round frame might seem like a more intuitive choice, a square frame like the above can add a new feel to the sunflower. It is also possible to experiment with the color of the background panel of the frame and the frame itself to customize your sunflower.
The Tiny Sunflowers
Tiny Sunflower 1
EUR 45
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
13 cm X 13 cm
Tiny Sunflower 2
EUR 45
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
13 cm X 13 cm
Tiny Sunflower 3
EUR 45
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
13 cm X 13 cm
Tiny Sunflower 4
EUR 45
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
13 cm X 13 cm
Tiny Sunflower 5
EUR 45
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
13 cm X 13 cm
Tiny Sunflower 6
EUR 45
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
13 cm X 13 cm
Tiny Sunflower 7
EUR 45
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
13 cm X 13 cm
Tiny Sunflower 8
EUR 45
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
13 cm X 13 cm
Tiny Sunflower 9
EUR 45
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
13 cm X 13 cm
Tiny Sunflower 10
EUR 45
Materials: watercolors, markers, liners, pens, on watercolor paper.
13 cm X 13 cm
In the video below, the artist Lisa Glybchenko also tells the story of the Sunflowers.
