Spinach and Squash

"Spinach and Squash" is a contemporary abstract piece by Art by Bartuch (Est. 2023). This original work utilizes a vertical, gestural style that balances organic earth tones with vibrant pops of color.

Visual Composition

Color Palette: The piece is dominated by deep forest greens and earthy moss tones (the "spinach"), contrasted against bright, saturated oranges and soft peach hues (the "squash"). These are set against a crisp white background that provides breathing room for the dense vertical strokes.

Technique: The artist employs a "dragged" or scraped paint technique. Long, vertical striations create a sense of downward movement and texture. Some areas feature thick, opaque applications of paint, while others show more translucent, feathered edges where the tool has pulled the pigment across the paper.

Texture: The artwork is produced on heavy, cold-press style paper with a visible, pebbled grain. This texture adds physical depth to the paint, catching light and shadow within the brushstrokes.

Physical Characteristics and Authentication

Authenticity Marks: The piece features a distinctive circular embossed seal in the lower-left corner of the painted surface, bearing the "Art by Bartuch" logo.

Verso (Back): The back of the card is cleanly printed with the artist's official branding: "ART BY BARTUCH - Est. 2023 - ORIGINAL"

A secondary embossed stamp is also visible at the bottom.

Presentation: It is shown as a small-scale original, suitable for display on a miniature wooden easel, highlighting its status as a collectible, handcrafted item.

This piece captures a culinary inspiration through an abstract lens, turning the organic relationship of garden vegetables into a study of vertical rhythm and color contrast.

This original Artwork measures

7"x 5"

on 140lb 300gsm cold pressed paper 

Authentication stamped by the Artist

Priced at £25 plus P&P