№Voich 58

"Lady Beetle" is an abstract oil painting that presents a striking fusion of human and insect elements, creating a powerful image that is both familiar and otherworldly. The subject is a woman, her face serene and symmetrical, yet adorned with features that evoke the form of a beetle. Atop her head sits an ornate headdress that mimics the shape of beetle horns, grand and curving, asserting a sense of regal strength and ancient symbolism. The headdress is detailed with intricate patterns and textures, giving it a lifelike quality and a sense of majesty. The woman's gaze is direct and commanding, with one eye fully visible, holding the viewer in a steady, almost hypnotic connection. Her skin is painted with a naturalistic palette, but the presence of bold, beetle-like markings across her face adds a layer of mystique and transforms her into a creature that transcends the human form. The background is a subtle wash of creamy whites and soft golds, with hints of blue that add a celestial quality to the composition. This choice of palette elevates the subject, giving her an ethereal presence as if she is emerging from the mists of mythology. Textures in the painting are rich and varied, with the smoothness of her skin contrasting against the rougher, more tactile elements of her headdress. The use of light and shadow is masterfully executed, highlighting the contours of her face and the three-dimensional form of the headdress. "Lady Beetle" is a compelling piece that invites the viewer to contemplate the intersection of humanity with the natural world, the blending of the real with the imagined, and the power of mythological motifs in art. It is a visual ode to the strength and beauty found in the natural world, embodied in the form of a woman who is both a part of it and apart from it.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Lady Beetle"
* ARTISTS: Sergey Voichenko
* SIZE: 50x40 cm/'19.68x15.74 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, canvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

About the artist: Sergei Voichenko is a person whose studies began and ended at a children's art school (CHS). He considers himself a true amateur and, as an artist, develops easily, quickly, with pleasure and independently. Sergey does not participate in exhibitions and creative projects, considering this format uninteresting for himself. He exhibits and sells his work on various online art platforms. The process of creativity and constant search brings him pleasure. Sergei does not have one theme for drawing, and also does not have one style in his painting. He loves impressionism, expressionism and abstraction, as well as experimenting and having freedom of expression on canvas. Sergey enjoys ease in the process of drawing, although his work hardly seems easy in the end. He is inspired by many different artists, working in different styles and directions, whose work he sees on social networks. He doesn't consider them very famous, but each of them is interesting in their own way. In addition, Sergei finds inspiration in his life in its various manifestations.

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