№Lih 7

The coal painting titled "Femininity" is a soulful portrayal of a woman, exuding a sense of grace and depth that transcends the medium. The subject's features are rendered with a delicate precision that highlights her soft yet striking presence. She is depicted with her head gently tilted, her gaze directed downward in a reflective pose that invites contemplation. Her lush, wavy hair cascades around her face and shoulders, creating a natural frame that draws focus to her facial expression. The intricacy of her curls is captured with finesse, each strand adding to the overall texture of the piece. Her eyes are partly veiled by her lashes, adding an air of mystery and introspection to her visage. The lips are full and slightly parted, conveying a breathless moment caught in time. The artist has skillfully played with light and shadow to give the skin a soft luminescence, accentuating her cheekbones and the graceful line of her jaw. The subject's hand is placed gently beneath her chin, a classic gesture that is both elegant and thoughtful. The contrast between the darkness of her clothing and the lighter tones of her skin creates a dramatic effect, emphasizing the sensuality and inherent strength that the concept of femininity embodies. The artist's personal connection to the subject — an actress they have long admired — adds a layer of intimacy to the work. Having recently watched the film "Milena," the artist found inspiration in the actress's performance, which has been channeled into this lovingly crafted homage. The artwork not only captures the actress's physical likeness but also seems to echo the emotional resonance of her roles. "Femininity" stands as a celebration of the actress's influence and the universal qualities she represents. It's a visual exploration of the gentle yet powerful essence of womanhood, presented through the artist's expressive and emotive use of coal.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Femininity" - Scene from the film: Malèna
* ARTISTS: Yulia Lihina
* SIZE: 60x50 cm/'23.62x19.68 inches'
* MEDIUM: coal, paper
* 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: Yulia Lihina, born on November 10, 1984 in Kharkov, Ukraine, was a very restless and stubborn child. At three years old, her mother showed her how to draw to calm her down. Julia attended art studio and art school from 1989 to 2002. This experience helped her understand how to live further, since she could not imagine her life without colors and art.

She graduated with honors from the Kharkov Art School (2002-2007), painting department, becoming an artist and teacher. During her studies, Julia painted many paintings to order, including stills from films, which was an interesting experience for her.

After graduating from school, she got married and soon became the mother of two children. After the divorce, she tried to return to painting, but her children did not allow her to do so. While working for a network company while on maternity leave, she saw how artists painted and sold their paintings, which inspired her to take up painting again. She quit her online business and started over with support from family and friends.

In 2019, Yulia began studying how artists work on the Internet. In 2020, she took a course on blogging and selling paintings abroad, starting to paint during the quarantine period. She considers the Internet the best direction for developing and promoting her creativity around the world.

On February 24, 2022, war began in her country. Initially, Yulia thought that everything would end quickly, but then she had to leave home, experiencing pain and depression. She quickly coped with it, started volunteering and received a grant to purchase art materials. This gave her the motivation to move forward and do something she had wanted to do since she was three years old.

Julia draws inspiration from films, loving the genres of biography, thriller, crime, detective, comedy, history, sports, drama and romance. She loves to convey the complex emotional states of actors on camera and finds cinema a special source of inspiration.

Her favorite artists are Levitan, Polenov, Serov, Repin and many others in this style. She specializes in drawing, painting and landscapes, working primarily in oil, charcoal and pastel. Julia primes the canvases herself, using the techniques of the old masters and imprimatura.

Framing option availabe at extra cost. Feel free to inquire.

Reserve: $1,050.00

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