Meadow series oil paintings: “Let’s be reasonable!”

Natural meadows are rich ecosystems, home to both common and rare species that are vital to our region. They support pollinators—bees, butterflies, and countless others—whose work ensures not only healthy diets for us but also the survival of our planet.

Sadly, human expansion and intensive farming practices, such as monocultures and heavy chemical use, have depleted these delicate habitats. The diversity of plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms—including bacteria—forms the foundation of a healthy natural world, and its loss is deeply felt.

Protecting biodiversity doesn’t mean halting farming or growth, but it does call for balance. Restoring fields to meadows is possible with long-term care and commitment, often taking 6–10 years. Sustainable choices today ensure living landscapes for tomorrow. Let’s be reasonable!

Meadows also gift us with beauty: a seasonal rhythm of blossoming, withering, and returning life. Many of these plants inspire my Meadow Series paintings and appear throughout my nature-themed artworks, including prints and monotypes. Beyond painting, I also document the living beauty of meadows through photography. My personal collection of flora, fauna, and fungi can be explored on the Kakusalu Instagram feed, offering another window into the inspiration behind my art.

Oil and acrylic paintings 2010-2024