Piet Pot
I’ll bet you thought I meant peat pot, didn’t you? No siree! I’ve attempted to paint this flower pot in the spirit of Piet Mondrian.
Mondrian was an abstract painter from the Netherlands. He’s probably best known for his compositions using primary colors separated by horizontal or vertical lines, and large areas of white canvas. If you were around in the 60’s you may remember the ready-to-wear items by Yves Saint Laurent.
Recently, Casey Klahn has been discussing the works of abstract painter Jackson Pollock. In his post about Pollock Links & References he shares a link to an interactive site where you can create-your-own Pollock. Not to be outdone, I found one that’ll let you create your own Mondrian!
While I’m working on the website (ugh!) I find crafting to be a nice break, and I like painting flower pots. What do you think? Will orchids look pretty in these?
The saucers are interchangeable, as I’ve used the same colors that are on the pots. The interiors of the saucers are off-white, sea green, and a grayed lavender. The bottoms are all painted tan, and sealed for years of enjoyment.
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Your pots look GREAT. With or without orchids!!!!! I want to go home and do some myself now. But as ever there never seems enough time to do everything I want.
All of those pots look super but I have to admit that I think the pot “after Mondrian” is fantastic!
I wish I had more space in my house for having indoor plants but I don’t…maybe I can decorate my outdoor planters?
Margaret, thank you! Pots don’t mind waiting to be painted, and it’s a great rainy day project.
Rita, thank you! I’m going to enjoy having my very own Mondrian knock-off in the living room.
Deco Arts makes an acrylic sealer that’s weatherproof, but if the pots aren’t frost proof don’t leave them outside over the winter. Moving to Hawaii would be an alternate solution.