Painting on birch bark by Kristina Petrova

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.

Known in Russia since the XV century, painting on birch bark is rare today. And few artists work in this genre of art. Nature “paints” the bark in its sole discretion, decorating with bizarre excrescences, curls and combinations of strokes. While creating a picture it’s important not to disturb the harmony of the natural pattern. Topics of work – rich nature, genre scenes, the Orthodox subjects. The birch has long been revered as a symbol of Russia and the soul of the Russian people.

Painting on birch bark by Kristina Petrova

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