Title: Oil painting Come on, it's not me Yulia Lihina Description: No.Lih 35The oil painting titled "Come on, it's not me" presents an emotionally charged scene between two figures rendered with striking expressionism. The painting is dominated by strong contrasts of shadow and light, with a bold use of blues and blacks that set a dramatic tone. On the left, a figure with widened, imploring eyes and raised eyebrows appears to be in the midst of a fervent plea or explanation. The person's mouth is open as if caught mid-sentence, and their hand is raised in a gesture that suggests a mix of surprise and urgency. The figure on the right, cloaked in a dark garment with a distinctive blue emblem, exudes a sense of authority and skepticism. This person's eyes are wide and focused, with a direct and intense gaze that seems to pierce through the canvas. The set of their mouth and the rigid stance imply disbelief or suspicion. The interaction between the two is palpable; there is an implied narrative of accusation and defense that is open to interpretation. The title, "Come on, it's not me," hints at a story of mistaken identity, denial, or misjudgment, inviting viewers to speculate about the circumstances surrounding this moment. The background is intentionally vague, providing no context to the conversation, which further amplifies the intensity of the interaction. The artist uses light to sculpt the figures and create a sense of volume and presence, allowing the emotional content to come to the fore. This painting captures a snapshot of human interaction, rich with tension and ambiguity, leaving the story ultimately unresolved and open-ended.*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING **** TITLE: "Come on, it's not me"* ARTISTS: Yulia Lihina* SIZE: 55x80 cm/'21.65x31.49 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 productAbout 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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