As fresh green leaves begin to unfurl and soft pastels wash over the landscape, we’re welcoming spring with a new installment of our “Picture This” series. This time, we’ve leaned into artwork that carries the ease and brightness of the season, placing each piece into thoughtfully designed interiors to help you imagine how it might live in your own home.

With Spring’s arrival, there’s a sense of lightness in the air—longer days, fresh palettes, and the kind of subtle seasonal details that make a space feel renewed. The works featured here bring that same lift indoors, offering a way to brighten a room, soften a space, and carry that unmistakable feeling of spring a little further inside.

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Sandra Pratt’s “Spring Pastoral” brings a burst of spring energy to this bright wooden shelf, its yellow-green foliage and soft lavender accents echoing the season’s freshness. Gallery MAR owner Maren Mullin recommends curating a “shelfie” by pairing works like this alla prima oil with simple, light-hued accents to let the landscape’s gentle color palette take center stage. The painting’s serene barn and vibrant greenery feel perfectly in tune with spring, making it a natural focal point on any art shelf.

 

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Hunt Slonem’s “4 Play in Field” brings a lively, springtime spirit to this cozy living room space, its playful bunnies and gleaming gold backdrop radiating warmth and whimsy. The work’s spirited energy and charming figures make it a delightful reminder of the season’s lighthearted moments — and perhaps even a wink to recent Easter celebrations. Its bold lines and shimmering tones give this work a cheerful presence sure to enliven any space.

 

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Pamela Murphy’s “Illusion“ captures the gentle transition from winter to spring, its soft gold tones and delicate fawns evoking the quiet beauty of the season’s last snow days. The serene presence of the deer brings a sense of calm and renewal, perfectly in tune with the subtle warmth and light of early spring, especially in this soft and airy sage green bedroom setting. Its peaceful palette and tender subject matter make it a natural anchor for a space that welcomes the season’s soft, fresh energy.

 

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Miles Glynn’s “Westernish No. 88” brings a lively, spring-infused energy to this bright and modern living room space, its pastel accents and bold black lines emphasizing the season’s sense of renewal. The outlined word “LIFE” reinforces the work’s uplifting spirit, perfectly echoing the freshness and optimism of spring. Its dynamic combination of playful color and confident form makes it a striking focal point that celebrates the season’s vitality.

 

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America Martin’s “Listening to the Trees” evokes the gentle awakening of spring, its soft pastel palette of mint greens, yellows, and peachy tones echoing the season’s tender growth. Hung in a stylish, open-concept living and dining space, the figure’s quiet presence among budding trees brings a serene, natural energy that complements the room’s airy, modern atmosphere. Martin’s signature black contour lines add structure and movement, allowing the work to feel both playful and grounded while celebrating the season’s light, fresh spirit.

 

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Written by Veronica Vale