Knowing this trick, you will turn anything into a masterpiece. Even an old car!

I recently went on a business trip and went to lunch in one of the local institutions, was amazed. I saw something extraordinarily beautiful, warm, bright, clearly done with a soul. It happened. petrikovIt was decorated with both dishes and the walls of the cafe.

Petrikovsky painting is a decorative and ornamental painting, which was formed at the turn of the XIX-XX centuries in the Dnieper region. The name of the painting comes from the name of the village of Petrikovka. This is truly a masterpiece of Ukrainian folk art!

The festive mood remains in the soul for a long time after looking at the works of the masters of this type of decorative painting, which has everything: flowers, and kalina, and firebirds.

But most importantly, all images, in addition to their aesthetic properties, carry symbolic and amuletical meaning. For example, depicting a pair of birds, you can summon love and harmony to the house, and a flowering tree will protect against diseases and give good health.

Petrikov painting is not only bright, sunny and beautiful, but also very fashionable. Ethnic motifs are now extremely popular in the decoration of all kinds of household items and clothing.

Today, many famous architects, designers and decorators use Petrykovsky painting to create or reconstruct various household items, buildings and even equipment. So if you want to keep up with the times, without possession. unique painting You can't do it.

Editorial "Site" I have prepared for you 21 inspiring ideas of Petrykovsky painting, with which you will transform even the oldest, but favorite thing - from a box to a car and a motorcycle!

  1. What do you think of the well-known and beloved search engine?


  2. Painting cutting boards with this image will bring comfort and make your kitchen stylish. An interesting fact: their cats took an active part in the development of this art form, in addition to the Petrikovsky masters. The fact is that homemade brushes made of cat wool can be painted no worse than professional.

    To do this, use the hair of an ordinary rural cat: from her tummy or barrels, she cuts off bundles of hair, winds on a honed cutting - and the brush for complex patterns is ready! Therefore, if you suddenly find yourself in Petrikovka, do not be surprised to see a sheared cat on the streets, because art requires sacrifices!




  3. Just look at how this picture revived a strict interior in the style of minimalism.


  4. I just fell in love with this plate! I really want one of those.


  5. And here is a wonderful example of the use of painting in the interior of the apartment. A white acrylic paint was applied to the plastered brick wall. And artists were invited to perform the Petrikovsky painting. However, having artistic skills, you can try to make templates and recreate something similar at home.




  6. That's great!


  7. That's good. Example of the use of Petrykovsky ornament in the bathroom. In this case, the author's tiles with painted ceramics were used.


  8. The kitchen design used a winning combination of veneered and painted MDF. The table top and sink are made of artificial stone. And on the apron of the working area - painted glass with the application of Petrikovo painting.


  9. Petrikovsky drawing is, first of all, a plant ornament. Georgias, asters, roses, cornflowers bloom on the products of masters. Fantastic forms of flowers are created: “onion” or “curdle”. Amazing elegance, virtuosity and accuracy of the drawing is a unique style of the Petrikovsky artist, this is achieved by long-term practice. In addition to brushes, dry stems, chips, own fingers are used (it is convenient for them to depict berries).




  10. Well, here Petrykovsky painting clearly went beyond simple wall painting. Painted cars are a bright trend of our time.


  11. I am delighted with these delicious dishes! The birds symbolize harmony, light and happiness. The flower is the pinnacle of the beauty of nature, the kalina is a symbol of eternal maiden beauty.


  12. Bike lovers will definitely appreciate this design!


  13. A perfect example of the combination of loft style and ethnomotivs. In the bedroom on one of the walls, neat brickwork was painted with water-based paint to paint a flower bud on it.


  14. Bright and rainbow painting can decorate even the most dull fence.


  15. Use Petrykovsky painting as accents, and your interior will play with bright colors.


  16. Another great example of this wonderful ornament on the body of the car.


  17. And this is the design of the bar counter in the establishment, where I learned about this wonderful direction in decor.


  18. With LED lighting, this stylish decor became even brighter and more interesting!


  19. Particularly popular in Petrikov’s painting was the sublaced painting on wood. This technique was used mainly for working with boxes and chests. In this room, the designer suggested using such a painting to decorate wooden facades of the furniture wall.


  20. Even the most unsightly places can be amused with such a painting. And the niche for the heater will look completely different!


  21. What a wonderful bell! Those who want to master this artistic direction should start with the painting of small objects.




I hope that you were interested in learning about this direction, mastering which you can transform and decorate absolutely any object.

You have no idea how popular Petry’s painting is! This unique Ukrainian ornament is actively used in architecture and design. If once Petrykovsky painting could be seen only on the walls of rural houses or on stoves, today it has become an unusual decoration in the interior of modern apartments, cafes and restaurants.

I also suggest you familiarize yourself with the delightful story of an 87-year-old master from the Czech Republic, who turned her house into the pride of the whole village with the help of a brush, paints and her hard work.

Share these ideas and inspirations with your friends, let them appreciate it!