"Birch Trio"
Original watercolor painting 8”x10” image (13”x16” framed size)
Painting is available for sale.

Birch Trees at Crawford Notch -1
Original watercolor painting (20”x16” image size)
Sold.

"Snow Lace", original oil painting on canvas 11"х14"
This painting was part of my demonstration for oil workshop I was teaching last weekend.


Comments on my oil workshop:

I became familiar with Varvara’s work several years ago when my husband and I visited a local gallery and greatly admired her painting. Ultimately, we purchased an original watercolor of hers and it hangs in our vacation home. I e-mailed her about the possibility of doing workshops. Happily, she e-mailed me back with the opportunity to participate in what was the ABSOLUTE BEST painting workshop I have ever taken! Varvara has not only the ability to execute an exquisite painting, but also the unique ability to communicate and share her knowledge. All this, along with her availability to her students long after her workshops as a consult is invaluable. I highly recommend Varvara as a teacher and mentor. I will definitely continue to participate in any workshop she has because the amount of knowledge she has to offer is immeasurable.
Cheryl

Visit my live journal to see more workshop photos.

In my last post I had a few small oil paintings I finished in last 6 month. Here is a good example how a small painting idea can be revisited in larger and more detailed painting.


“Frosty Day”, Oil on canvas 12”x16”
Original painting is available for sale.


The close up view - fragment of the painting and the frame.

Last Wednesday I went to paint out with a few artists to the Reid State Park. The day was absolutely gorgeous. It was very warm and breezy. All my friends were busy painting, but I was exploring the park and was watching waves. There is something magic in crashing waves! I finished a few small paintings after this trip.


“Ocean Surf – mini 1”
Oil on archival gesso board 5”x7”
Sold


“Ocean Surf – mini 2”
Oil on archival gesso board 5”x7”
Original is available for sale - $150



“Ocean Surf – mini 3”
Oil on archival gesso board 5”x7”
Original is available for sale - $150
If you would like to purchase any of these paintings please email me

“Follow the Light”,
Oil painting on canvas 24”x20”
Original is available for sale.
If you are interested in purchasing this painting please email me.

I recently came back home after my long journey to my motherland. Now I am slowly adjusting to American time and getting back to a normal life routine. I have not painted for over two months, but I finished a couple of paintings of spring blossom just before I left on my trip. Enjoy!


“Spring Blossom – I”
Oil on canvas 10”x10”
Original painting is available for sale.

“Spring Blossom – II”
Oil on canvas 10”x10”
Original painting is available for sale.

Just before Christmas I receive a wonderful gift by mail – The Best of America Oil Artists Book, where three my paintings “Roses on silk” , “Yellow Cup with Kiwi” and “Yellow Tulips” were published. You can see the book online follow this link:
The Best of America Oil Artists Book

"New Snow"
Oil painting on gesso board 5”x7”
Original is available for sale - $200
If you would like to purchase this painting please email me

Last week I received a letter from a publisher that my three paintings “Roses on Silk”, “Yellow Tulips” and “Yellow Cup with Kiwi” will be published in “The Best of America Oil Artists” book that will come out this Autumn. I was very excited to hear this news and decide to share it with you.

“Roses on Silk”, Oil on canvas 30”x24”, Available for sale


“Yellow Tulips”, Oil on canvas 12”x24”, Available for sale


“Yellow Cup with Kiwi”, Oil on canvas 12”x12”, Available for sale

“After Summer Rain “

Oil painting on canvas 24"x30"

Original painting is not available for sale on this moment,
but limited edition Giclle prints 16”x20” with double matting will be available soon for $125.

These very long rainy and gloomy days inspired me for the painting I just finished and would like to share with you. The sun is coming soon and we will have beautiful warm summer! Enjoy every minute of it!

After Storm
Original miniature watercolor painting (4"x4" image size)
framed (9"x9" framed size) in 1/2" wide cherry frame with double matting,
UV protection glass and acid free backing.
SOLD

"Yellow Tulips", Oil on canvas 12"x24"

I am very honored that my second painting "Yellow Tulips" was chosen as a finalist for a juried exhibition "Salon International 2009" – A project of The International Museum of Contemporary Masters of Fine Art
For more information about show scedule, please visit Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art

"Three Lilies"'
Original oil painting on canvas 24"x24" is sold.


I will take a break from watercolor miniatures to concentrate my time on a few oil paintings that I have been working on for over a year. One of them has been sitting on an easel for more than 19 months! I think it is time finish them! The “Three Lilies”’ painting has been my priority – it was a commissioned work. I’m very pleased with the result and was glad (and a little relieved) when the new owners where happy with the finished painting.

"Washington Mnt."
Original Miniature Watercolor 4"x4" (9"x9" framed size)
(includes the custom cherry (1/2" wide) frame, double archival matting, acid free backing and UV protection glass).
Price on request.
If you would like to purchase this painting please email me

"Quiet Eve",

Original Miniature Watercolor 4"x4" (9"x9" framed size)
(includes the custom cherry (1/2" wide) frame, double archival matting, acid free backing and UV protection glass).
Price on request.
If you would like to purchase this painting please email me

“Coastal Lupines”

Original Miniature Watercolor 4"x4" (9"x9" framed size)
Original painting is sold.

" Sailing at Sunset",

Original Miniature Watercolor 4"x4" (9"x9" framed size)
(includes the custom cherry (1/2" wide) frame, double archival matting, acid free backing and UV protection glass).
Original painting is available for $225

If you would like to purchase this painting please email me

“Summer Shadow”

Original Miniature Watercolor 4"x4" (9"x9" framed size)
(includes the custom cherry (1/2" wide) frame, double archival matting, acid free backing and UV protection glass).

Original painting is sold

"In the Valley"

Original Miniature Watercolor 4"x4" (9"x9" framed size)
(includes the custom cherry (1/2" wide) frame, double archival matting, acid free backing and UV protection glass).
Price on request.
If you would like to purchase this painting please email me