Title: Oil painting Wednesday Yulia Lihina Description: No.Lih 38The oil painting titled "Wednesday," inspired by a scene from the series with the same name, captures the essence of its enigmatic protagonist in a moment of intense musical expression. The character is rendered in a stark chiaroscuro, with dramatic contrasts between light and shade that draw attention to her features, especially her determined eyes and the delicate positioning of her hands on the cello. She is clad in a dark turtleneck, with her hair falling straight and framing her face, emphasizing her youthful but intense expression. Her posture and the grip on her bow communicate a deep concentration and a passionate engagement with the music. In the background, abstract shapes and a stained-glass window cast a kaleidoscope of colors, suggesting the presence of both tradition and modernity, a theme often explored in the narrative of the series. The vibrant streaks of color from the window add an element of visual intrigue and contrast to the deep blues and blacks of the character's attire. The painting not only portrays a musician in the throes of performance but also seems to reveal a layer of the character's soul, hinting at the depth and complexity beneath her stoic exterior. It’s a visual tribute to the series’ atmosphere, full of gothic undertones and the character’s signature blend of mystery and intensity.*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING **** TITLE: "Wednesday"* ARTISTS: Yulia Lihina* SIZE: 50x70 cm/'19.68x27.55 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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