RH Zondag, works in mixed media with an emphasis on acrylic, watercolor, collage and print making. RH has developed a following for his expressive, colorful florals, interesting still life compositions and subtle, reflective landscapes. RH finds inspiration from the woods, fields and, most importantly the gardens that surround his home–whatever the season. Up cycling and recycling are important elements of his work. He seeks simplicity in his compositions that convey both meaning and expression.  His work is featured in private and corporate collections throughout the United States and Europe.

Elements of nature such as animals, trees, and flowers have served as constant motifs for paintings over the centuries. Depending on the time period, floral paintings often carried mythological, religious or medical meaning. In ancient Egyptian tradition, for instance, roses represented symbols of love while ivy embodied marital fidelity in the Middle Ages. The long tradition of flower paintings has extended to modern times.

Flower paintings flourished in the fifteenth and the sixteenth century when first painters specializing in botanical studies began to appear. Artworks from this period had high decorative properties but also the symbolic undertones that gave the paintings allegorical meanings.

The Netherlands, where members of RH Zondag’s family have roots, has a particularly important flower painting tradition, including the colorful and wild sunflowers by Van Gogh. Modern painters such as Claude Monet, who gave the world his celebrated waterlilies and Georgia O’Keefe, with her sensual floral studies, continue to delight viewers. It is in this rich tradition that RH Zondag finds inspiration for painting the flowers of his garden.

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"I use my creativity to change the world in genuine and magic ways; inviting others to see the beauty in the small, subtle and often overlooked things."

- RH Zondag

To get the roses, you have to fend off the pests, and all manner of attackers. To win your lover’s heart, you have to put in the effort. Beauty, in all forms, is a direct result of the effort that goes into creating it. And art represents the ultimate form of beauty. Art pieces represent an artist’s attempt to immortalize Time. That being said, I believe that for art enthusiasts there’s nothing more rewarding than adding intention  and color to their homes.

I personally think that everyone should appreciate art. Here’s why. Art adds meaning to our lives, especially when a beautiful painting we love becomes part of our homes. There are things that cannot be understood with pure reason — like flowers, nature and beauty, to name just three. Art helps us understand the world. And, it would be my absolute privilege to help you enjoy all that art has to offer, which is why I would like to invite you to check out my epic art gallery once more. 

Buying art is inherently personal. Some people love the idea of supporting artists. Some buy art as investments, while others buy art to give gifts to lovers, friends and family. And then there’s another group who buy art to beautify their homes.No matter which category you fall under, it is my belief that my art will help you identify that which you were seeking all along. Because that’s art what art is. It’s the ultimate form of self-discovery.

In case you are still on the fence, here’s what you can expect when you buy an art piece from my collection. Limited edition prints that you can be proud of. The opportunity to decorate your home with art pieces you’ll love. And because of how elegantly decorated your home is, you’ll get an awful lot of praise from friends and family on a regular basis. The opportunity to expand your art collection. If you are into philanthropy, you can even donate some art pieces, and raise money from auctions. Develop a reputation among friends and family for having a fine taste in art. Chance to sell these art pieces at a future point in time, and make more money.

Artworks from this period had high decorative properties but also the symbolic undertones that gave the paintings allegorical meanings. The Netherlands, where members of RH Zondag’s family have roots, has a particularly important flower painting tradition, including the colorful and wild sunflowers by Van Gogh. Modern painters such as Claude Monet, who gave the world his celebrated waterlilies and Georgia O’Keefe, with her sensual floral studies, continue to delight viewers. It is in this rich tradition that RH Zondag finds inspiration for painting the flowers of his garden.