It takes some kind of unique quality to draw collectors to the work of a particular artist. Dina Shubin has this unique appeal. Her paintings consist of a blend of realism and abstraction that lift them beyond the ordinary. Her women convey tranquility and serenity but at the same time they are goddess-like and powerful.
This artist grew up in Moscow and graduated from the Moscow Teachers Training Institute in 1990, emigrating to Canada nine years later. Her husband, Peter Panov, is another well known artist. Dina has taken part in a number of art expos in large cities over the years. Today, there are art lovers all over the world who have her paintings in their collections.
The elongated figures as well as the abstract backgrounds contrasted with soft flesh and realistic elements all carry echoes of great artists. Modigliani was well known for his elongated figures. Giotto painted faces in a similar way and Klimt was known for the way he contrasted abstract backgrounds with real flesh. However, these techniques of other great artists are combined in a unique style. It is contemporary and yet somehow reminiscent of ancient icons.
With the contrast between the abstract and realism, the imagination of the viewer is stretched. The flesh is painted in a very realistic way and yet the elongation of the figures and faces and abstraction of the background gives the paintings a mythical, fairy tale quality. Serenity and power, the real and the abstract manage to co-exist together effortlessly in unusual combinations and juxtapositions.
Romanticism is another element of these works. The flowers, musical instruments and the fabrics of dresses and veils are all elements that are realistically painted. These elements surrounding the goddess-like women appeal to all the senses. One can almost smell the aromas, hear the notes in the air and feel the delicacy of the fabrics.
The women are all posed in different ways. One leans over the edge of a boat trailing her hand in the water. Another stands with arms folded. Even a woman seated on a window seat with arms resting on knees or one leaning over a staircase banister still give an impression of power although they are in repose. These women may be tranquil and relaxed and yet one never loses the impression of their other-worldliness either. Their divinity is evident and this impression is sometimes enhanced by the addition of a beautiful veil.
The artist favors deep rich colors like reds and rusts for her abstract backgrounds. Against these tones, the quality of the flesh is tender and soft. The flowers like the lilies and tulips as well as the musical instruments like cellos, harps and flutes are painted realistically and this realism is also enhanced by the way they appear against the rich, dark abstract background colors.
The paintings of this versatile artist are available from a number of online galleries today. They are appreciated by art lovers worldwide who continue to purchase her works for their private collections. When purchasing from an online gallery, it is a simple matter of browsing through images of the available paintings, selecting one that appeals and then placing an order.
This artist grew up in Moscow and graduated from the Moscow Teachers Training Institute in 1990, emigrating to Canada nine years later. Her husband, Peter Panov, is another well known artist. Dina has taken part in a number of art expos in large cities over the years. Today, there are art lovers all over the world who have her paintings in their collections.
The elongated figures as well as the abstract backgrounds contrasted with soft flesh and realistic elements all carry echoes of great artists. Modigliani was well known for his elongated figures. Giotto painted faces in a similar way and Klimt was known for the way he contrasted abstract backgrounds with real flesh. However, these techniques of other great artists are combined in a unique style. It is contemporary and yet somehow reminiscent of ancient icons.
With the contrast between the abstract and realism, the imagination of the viewer is stretched. The flesh is painted in a very realistic way and yet the elongation of the figures and faces and abstraction of the background gives the paintings a mythical, fairy tale quality. Serenity and power, the real and the abstract manage to co-exist together effortlessly in unusual combinations and juxtapositions.
Romanticism is another element of these works. The flowers, musical instruments and the fabrics of dresses and veils are all elements that are realistically painted. These elements surrounding the goddess-like women appeal to all the senses. One can almost smell the aromas, hear the notes in the air and feel the delicacy of the fabrics.
The women are all posed in different ways. One leans over the edge of a boat trailing her hand in the water. Another stands with arms folded. Even a woman seated on a window seat with arms resting on knees or one leaning over a staircase banister still give an impression of power although they are in repose. These women may be tranquil and relaxed and yet one never loses the impression of their other-worldliness either. Their divinity is evident and this impression is sometimes enhanced by the addition of a beautiful veil.
The artist favors deep rich colors like reds and rusts for her abstract backgrounds. Against these tones, the quality of the flesh is tender and soft. The flowers like the lilies and tulips as well as the musical instruments like cellos, harps and flutes are painted realistically and this realism is also enhanced by the way they appear against the rich, dark abstract background colors.
The paintings of this versatile artist are available from a number of online galleries today. They are appreciated by art lovers worldwide who continue to purchase her works for their private collections. When purchasing from an online gallery, it is a simple matter of browsing through images of the available paintings, selecting one that appeals and then placing an order.
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