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Title: Pastel painting Hopelessness Yulia Lihina

Description: No. Lih 3The pastel painting titled "Hopelessness" is an evocative portrait that captures the likeness of the character Captain Jack Sparrow, as portrayed by Johnny Depp in the movie series "Pirates of the Caribbean". The artist has skillfully used pastels to render the character’s signature look with rich, vivid detail. In this artwork, the character's face is the focal point, detailed with sharp, contemplative eyes that seem to carry a weight of sorrow or deep thought, possibly reflecting the title "Hopelessness." His dark, kohl-rimmed eyes are shadowed, adding to the sense of weariness or concern. The intricate details of his facial hair, the braided beard, and the weathered skin texture are meticulously captured, highlighting the artist’s attention to the character's rugged appearance. The character’s head is adorned with his iconic tricorn hat, and his long, dark hair falls around his shoulders, with beaded dreadlocks that speak to his pirate identity. The artist has achieved a three-dimensional effect through the masterful use of shading and highlights, giving life and depth to the portrait. The background of the painting is a stark contrast to the dark tones used for the character, featuring a warm, golden-yellow glow that envelops the subject. This use of color could represent the dichotomy between the character's current state of mind and the warm, adventurous spirit of the films. The artist shares a personal connection to the work, noting that the subject of the painting, inspired by Johnny Depp's portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow, is a favorite of their children. Despite the title of the painting, the artist expresses that watching the film imbues them with a sense of positivity, a testament to the enduring appeal and charismatic performance that Johnny Depp brings to the role. "Hopelessness" thus stands as a deeply personal piece, simultaneously channeling the artist's appreciation for the film's uplifting effect and the complex emotions of the character, making it a powerful and poignant tribute.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Hopelessness" - Scene from the film: Pirates of the Caribbean
* ARTISTS: Yulia Lihina* SIZE: 50x70 cm/'19.68x27.55 inches'
* MEDIUM: pastel, 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.

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