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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Emperor artist Zhao Ji
The eighth emperor of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Ji, Hueytszun (1082-1135) – calligrapher, musician, and master of tea ceremony. All his free time he devoted to art, which led him to neglect public affairs and disaster. In particular, Empire lost its northern possessions. And Kaifeng, one of the great capitals of the world, was looted. And Zhao Ji Hueytszun became the eighth emperor of one of the most famous dynasties of China – Sunn. His whole life he spent in an atmosphere of luxury, sophistication and art, but all ended in tragedy.
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Batik artist Olga Petrenko
Born May 3, 1985 in the city of Feodosia, Olga Petrenko, aka Olikirolli, is an artist working in the technique of Batik. According to her biography, in 2000 she graduated with honors from Feodosia children’s art school named after A.K. Aivazovsky. And in 2007 she graduated from the Crimean Art College named after N. Samokish (department of painting and decorative art). Her favorite technique of painting – cold batik, that is painting on silk.
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Painting on birch bark by Kristina Petrova
Inspired by her native Karelian landscapes with mountains, rivers and coniferous trees, Kristina Petrova has created a gallery of stunning artworks. Born in the city of Olonets of Karelian republic of Russia, Kristina Vyacheslavovna Petrova studied in the art school, and became engaged in painting. Her favorite technique – oil painting, and she also enjoys painting on birch bark. Karelian artist Kristina Petrova is a permanent participant of city and republican exhibitions. She lives and works in Olonets.
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Hyperrealistic pencil drawing by Ashraf Malique
22-year-old Singaporean artist Ashraf Malique (Mohd Ashraf Abdul Malik) has admirers from across the globe. In fact, he started sharing his art works on social websites while studying at the Lasalle College of Arts. According to Ashraf Malique, before starting his he carefully examines the subject of drawing – whether it is a building, or a structure. In particular, his first piece of highly-detailed drawing of the Eiffel Tower looks incredibly realistic, as well as other drawings – Pyramids of Giza, Dubai of Emirates. “Usually, when people look at a building, they look at the big picture. But I tend to look at it closer and how it was built,” said Mr Ashraf. “For instance, the Eiffel Tower was built from the base, ground up. I used the same approach for my drawing.”
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Mandjos Mosaic art
Noteworthy, enamel mosaic by Andrey Mandjos is an entirely new direction in the world of fine art, not knowing any analogue in the history of mosaics. And in the history of enamel, made of classic jewelry materials – non-ferrous metals and hot enamel. In fact, this mosaic revolution occurred in the beginning of the XXI century. The most elite and expensive type of jewelry art – the art of enamel used in the creation of outstanding awards, salary icons of various objects and ornaments, including the famous Faberge Easter eggs.
Such artistic breakthrough in the history of world culture is very rare, once in a hundred years. Meanwhile, its author has a patent of the Russian Federation and Mandjos Mosaic – officially recognized in 2012. According to international art experts, Mandjos Mosaic art is a national treasure of Russia, worth museum collections.
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Alexandra collectible art dolls
Russian doll artist Alexandra Kukinova graduated from the Art School of Moscow Academic Art Theatre of Chekhov. A member of the Union of Artists of Russia, Alexandra creates exquisite porcelain art collections (including historical dolls) and souvenir porcelain dolls. Collectible handmade art dolls created by talented master have historical authenticity, excellence and quality.
In 1989 Alexandra Kukinova founded her own art studio “Alexandra”. By now “Alexandra” – participant of the largest doll international exhibitions in Russia, Europe and the United States, winner of professional competitions.
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