Painting

Applied Art Painting

Angelo Filomeno embroidery

Underwater kingdom ruled by Jewel-like creatures, from Scorpions and beatles to Seahorses. Angelo Filomeno embroidery
Beatle and Scorpio. Angelo Filomeno embroidery

Angelo Filomeno embroidery
Currently exhibited in The House of Magic Affection (December 18, 2014 – January 31, 2015) embroidered paintings by Filomeno are truly masterpieces.
Born in 1963 in Ostuni, Italy, he made a successful career in the world of fashion and costume design. According to Filomeno, he has always wanted to be an artist. So, he decided to pursue a career as an artist in 1993. “Suddenly, my mind and my hands together will create beauty.” And so it happened.
In fact, Maestro works with different materials, from Shandong silk, chromium glass and feathers, to stainless steel. His art features the style, taste, and aesthetic elegance of his designs. In particular, in the series “Underwater kingdom” he embroidered dazzling figures of the underwater world.
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Jewelry Painting Sculpture

Singaporean gemstone painting

Singaporean gemstone painting
Stunning alley. Singaporean gemstone painting

Singaporean gemstone painting
Undoubtedly, these beautiful three-dimensional paintings can decorate any interior. Noteworthy, individually handcrafted, each creation is not the same, and it is unique.
Meanwhile, some city tours in Singapore include a visit to the famous factory of processing semi-precious and precious stones. Among these tours, in particular, Asia Museum shop. In fact, it is an art gallery of hand made of stone paintings. Besides, they are three-dimensional, and absolutely amazing. Alongside with gemstone paintings, they exhibit vases and decorative bouquets. Traditionally, creating their masterpieces, craftsmen use jade, minerals, wood, including sandalwood and many more.
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Books Painting

GAV Traugot illustrations

Decorative plate GAV Traugot illustrations
Decorative plate ’69’. GAV Traugot illustrations

GAV Traugot illustrations
First of all, the abbreviature GAV emphasizes the unity of creative spirit of three artists. In particular – George Traugot (1903-1961), Alexander Traugot (b.1931) and Valery Traugot (June 23, 1936, Leningrad – October 5, 2009, Saint-Petersburg). Alexander Traugot still signs his work “GAV Traugot” in memory of his brother and father, his main teacher. In 2012, the Marble Palace of the State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg hosted the exhibition “The Traugot Family. George Traugott, Vera Yanova, Alexander and Valery Traugot”. It consisted of art works – drawing, painting, porcelain and sculptures created by two generations of the family of St. Petersburg artists.
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Miniature Painting

Painting on stones Yana Khachikian

Painting on stone Yana Khachikian
Merry Christmas! Painting on stones Yana Khachikian

Painting on stones Yana Khachikian
Kiev based artist Yana Khachikian has created a stunning gallery of miniature oil paintings on usual rocks. Beautiful landscapes painted on the cold surface of the stone are amazing. According to Yana, she first painted seascapes, inspired by the beautiful nature of the Crimean seaside, where she spent her summer holidays. And she took some of the Crimean stones with her to Kiev. Today, stones are brought to her from all over Ukraine, and Yana paints them, creating very unexpected miniatures. Meanwhile, the young and beautiful artist prefers to work at night, which she considers the best time for creativity.
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Books Painting

Fairy tale happiness by Vasnetsov

Fairy tale happiness by Vasnetsov. Ivan - Tsarevich on the Grey Wolf. 1889
Ivan – Tsarevich on the Grey Wolf. 1889. Fairy tale happiness by Vasnetsov

Fairy tale happiness by Vasnetsov
Almost every fairy tale hero expects reward similar to “Emelya” happiness – love of beautiful girl and wealth. But happiness has to be earned or won. Available hero is strong, and most importantly, kind. Not all the heroes are winners – only those who fight against evil. This path is not easy. Hurtling through a dark, scary forest the Gray Wolf, saving Ivan Tsarevich and Elena the Fair. Her golden hair waving on a wind. The speed with which the wolf carries them is enormous: even heavy sword of Ivan Tsarevich soared up into the air. Elena the Fair seems half asleep. Her patterned robe of blue silk, can not seem to warm her. But Prince tenderly holding her in his arms. Vasnetsov shows in a picture how passionate feelings in a cool, gloomy forest make a real miracle – on apple tree branch, unexpectedly here in the wild forest, bloom sweet as love in the hearts of fairytale characters, flowers.
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Painting

Painting on glass Ulla Darni

Painting on glass Ulla Darni
Beautiful floral fantasy. Painting on glass Ulla Darni

Painting on glass Ulla Darni
The colorful world of glass artist from Denmark – hand-painted lamps, chandeliers, wall sconces, and other unique installations. They are stunning, unique and highly collectable. According to Ulla Darni, she graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen – Royal Copenhagen Porcelain. And immediately after graduating she established herself as a talented designer and painter on porcelain.
Ulla Darni successfully exhibited her works at the Museum of Bronx, Lever House Gallery, the Empire State Plaza, and in various galleries throughout the world. Meanwhile, for her truly magnificent, one-of-a-kind technique “Ulla” she is called “Tiffany of the light”.
Noteworthy, beautiful and talented person Ulla Darni experienced a career on stage and screen. In particular, she worked as an actress for seven years playing roles in films, including the international award-winning film, The Duel. In 1967, Ulla moved to New York City, where she and her husband and business partner, glass sculptor Lawry Swidler, live and work now.
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Painting

Bird-and-flower painting by Ohara Koson

Two sparrows. Bird-and-flower painting by Ohara Koson
Two sparrows. Bird-and-flower painting by Ohara Koson

Bird-and-flower painting by Ohara Koson
Traditionally, a genre of prints with images of birds and flowers was popular in Japan. Born in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture of northern Japan, Ohara Koson (1878-1845) is one of the most famous artists in the genre of “Bird-and-flower painting” of the twentieth century. In fact, his real name is Ohara Mata. Meanwhile, during his career he changed his name several times: Koson, Shoson, Hosono – all are the names of the same artist.
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