Peonies, 2023

Elena Podmarkova  

Artist Statement:

I was born in Russia in a family of artists and my entire childhood was spent among canvases and the most pleasant smell of oil paint . I have been drawing since childhood, but I left art for the period of my decree . Fortunately, now for several years in a row I draw again almost every day . Painting is my life ... I fall asleep thinking about what I will paint tomorrow or what picture to continue and Wake up with the desire to start the day and sit down at my easel as quickly as possible. This mode is very beautifying my life and makes me happy. Selling paintings for me is primarily an inspiration for subsequent paintings and ideas, I understand that what I do someone likes, it's great. Now I'm living in USA .

Education:

I graduated from the pedagogical University Department of painting in Moscow . Participated in several exhibitions in Moscow and Bryansk then moved with her husband to USA

Awards & Distinctions:

Diploma named after the artist Shmarinov for 1st place in the contest " biblical stories»

Exhibitions:

2003 Participate in the exhibition of the best University students 2015 participate in the exhibition " beauty of our Motherland»

Artistic Influences:

My father was an artist working in a realistic direction . It was he who laid the Foundation for my realistic writing style. After a long search for my style in painting a few years ago, I realized that it is a multi-layered style of writing that is close and pleasant to me. Of course, I am inspired by the world around me, in particular nature. I can't pass by a beautiful tree, flowers, a state of nature. This fascinates me and I understand that I am happy that I am an artist and can write this. Now I work on colors in large interior formats, I enjoy the process of creating my paintings and hope that they will bring positive feelings to you !!

Artist Tags:

Impressionism, flower, floral, flowers, peonies, roses.