Erin Hanson shares oil painting of Provence lavender fields
Artist posts impressionist work inspired by visit to French countryside, sparks conversation about lavender and landscape painting.
What to know
- Erin Hanson posted an oil painting of Provence lavender fields inspired by a visit to France, which generated substantial engagement with over 4,400 likes.
- Viewers consistently praised the painting's impressionist technique, color palette, and emotional impact, with many comparing it to Van Gogh.
- Commenters shared personal memories and experiences visiting lavender fields in France and elsewhere, creating a conversation around shared travel experiences and landscape aesthetics.
The painting successfully captures the beauty and emotional resonance of Provence through skilled impressionist technique.
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“I love how much movement you get out of the brushwork without losing the sense of place.”
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The painting evokes personal memories and connections to Provence and lavender fields, resonating emotionally with viewers' own travel experiences.
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“one of my fondest memories of France is being in the south and seeing lavender fields”
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Commenters share personal memories of Provence and lavender fields
Multiple viewers responded by sharing their own experiences visiting lavender fields in France and other locations, connecting the painting to their memories of the French countryside and pastoral landscapes.
“one of my fondest memories of France is being in the south and seeing lavender fields…”
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I love how much movement you get out of the brushwork without losing the sense of place.
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The color palette alone is stunning in this painting. Is the medium watercolor?
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Viewers praise painting's color palette and impressionist technique — Early commenters responded with appreciation for the work's visual qualities, noting the stunning color palette, brushwork, and impressionist style reminiscent of Van Gogh.
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Erin Hanson posts oil painting of Provence lavender fields
Artist Erin Hanson shared a 28x36 inch oil painting titled "Hills of Provence" on Bluesky, accompanied by a caption describing her visit to Provence and the lavender fields that inspired the work.
“When I visited France, I had to go to Provence to see if the lavender fields there were as beautiful as I had heard. They were, indeed!”
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When I visited France, I had to go to Provence to see if the lavender fields there were as beautiful as I had heard. They were, indeed! I was immediately captivated by the rolling plains of purple lavender rows. Hills of Provence by Erin Hanson, 2026 Oil on canvas 28 x 36 in #art #impressionism
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This painting, though stunningly beautiful, does not quite measure up to YOUR beauty. 😊
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The fields in Provence cannot possibly be more beautiful than your painting. Wonderful
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Childhood memories of driving past Hunstanton lavender. Not sure if it's there anymore
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Beautiful! Also in France I've seen alternating fields of lavender and rapeseed, which is bright yellow. Stunning.
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My thought as well. I'm surprised that more people haven't mentioned that. I like him and I like this.
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The caption says "oil" but I don't know much about types of paint. I just know you're right on about the color palette, and that I love Erin's work!
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Yes indeed. I live near several of the local lavender farms outside of town.💜
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Purple crawled over the hills like a delicate lawn of grass. Hues and shades all around was what you saw depending on where you looked. For one brief moment, you were bathed in the color of royalty and you felt like it.
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That painting is so full of life. May I ask how did it smell?
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They buzz with bees when in bloom. The bees will pay you no mind. They have a job to do and it doesn't involve you.
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Beautiful! I just told someone the light is different in southern France. Isn't it? Your painting is lovely.
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beautiful. one of my fondest memories of France is being in the south and seeing lavender fields