Art & Interiors, Featured Works
Curated by Colour: Ochre, Olive & Indigo
Colour does more than decorate a room, it sets the rhythm of how a space feels. Some shades energise; others invite calm. At Stag Gallery, we often notice patterns that run through our collections, and this month it’s all about three timeless tones: ochre, olive and indigo.
These colours recur across landscapes, abstracts, portraits and still lifes, each bringing a different kind of depth. Whether warm and earthy, soft and natural, or cool and contemplative, they remind us how much power colour has to transform a painting and the space around it.
Ochre — The Glow of Light
Ochre sits somewhere between gold and rust, bringing quiet warmth wherever it appears. It’s the tone of weathered walls, sunbaked earth, and aged wood. In painting, it adds luminosity without noise, a steady glow that grounds the composition.
In interiors, ochre works beautifully with natural textures like oak, linen and stone. A painting with golden or terracotta undertones can add a feeling of richness and warmth, especially in spaces that catch afternoon light.
Large French Post-Impressionist Still Life of Sunflowers
Radiant and full of texture, this still life captures the quiet intensity of sunlight indoors. The ochre and sienna tones give the petals and background a rich, enveloping warmth, a perfect study in how colour can hold light.
Muted French Landscape in Gold and Purple
A gentle interplay of gold and violet gives this landscape a hazy, dreamlike atmosphere. The painter’s soft brushwork and limited palette make it feel almost like a memory, a calm, balanced and luminous.
R. Leroy, Cubist Composition in Ochre
Structured yet warm, this abstract by R. Leroy shows how ochre can bring softness to geometric form. The layered blocks of colour seem to glow from within, blending architectural precision with painterly warmth.
Marseille Harbour, 1960s French Impressionist Oil
This harbour scene glows with burnt orange and ochre reflections, turning everyday light into something cinematic. It’s a lively yet tranquil composition, where colour sets the rhythm of the water and sky.
Olive — Nature’s Neutral
Olive has a calmness that never fades. It carries the green of countryside walks and the muted tones of moss and shadow. Artists often use it as a balancing note, a bridge between the brightness of yellow and the depth of blue.
It’s a colour that softens contrast and brings a room together. In art, it brings a sense of peace; in interiors, it echoes the natural world without overwhelming it. Olive makes spaces feel lived-in, harmonious and quietly sophisticated.
Antique French Impressionist Oil — Autumnal Woodland Pathway
Soft greens and umber tones give this woodland scene a sense of quiet depth. The brushwork feels instinctive and natural, capturing that muted harmony of light and shade that makes olive such a comforting colour in art.
French Modernist Still Life with Bottle, Lemons and Cabbage Leaves
Here, olive takes on a more contemporary elegance. The painter’s cool, composed palette lets the everyday subject matter; fruit, glass and foliage become something sculptural and serene.
Abstract Tree Landscape with Interwoven Brushstrokes
A network of earthy greens and ochres creates rhythm and texture in this abstract landscape. The layered surface draws the viewer in, echoing the complexity of nature itself.
Acrylic British Abstract Painting with Green Tones
This expressive abstract captures olive in its most modern form; layered, textured and full of energy. It’s a striking reminder that natural tones can still feel bold and contemporary.
Indigo — The Depth of Dusk
Indigo is the colour of stillness. It holds the calm of twilight, the reflection of water and the weight of shadow. In art, it anchors other colours and gives them space to breathe.
Even the smallest hint of indigo can add structure and poise to a composition. It’s a tone that pairs beautifully with warm neutrals and pale walls, bringing definition and calm.
Purple Crashing Waves Against Green Rocks
A dramatic meeting of sea and sky, where deep indigo tones define the movement of the waves. The contrast of violet and green gives the painting a sense of depth and power, full of rhythm, yet beautifully balanced.
Evening Street Scene, Southwold — Walking Towards the Sole Bay Inn
Cool twilight hues wash over this familiar seaside scene. The indigo sky and gentle reflections create a feeling of calm after the day’s brightness, a study in stillness and nostalgia.
Signed French Impressionist Oil — Place de la Madeleine in Autumn Rain
City lights shimmer against indigo rain in this Paris street scene. The artist captures that fleeting beauty of reflections on wet pavements, a moment that feels both cinematic and intimate.
Violette Cubist Abstract, French Oil Painting
Rich tones of blue and violet overlap in this striking abstract composition. Structured yet fluid, it shows how indigo can add both depth and sophistication to modern interiors.
Collecting by Colour
Curating by colour isn’t about matching your artwork to your decor, it’s about creating balance. Ochre brings warmth, olive brings harmony and indigo brings depth. Together, they build rhythm and atmosphere, making art feel at home wherever it hangs.
At Stag Gallery, we believe colour isn’t just seen, it’s felt. The right palette can shift a mood, capture a memory, and make a space come alive.
Explore our current collection here.
