An artist who paints women in a distinctive fashion has found her niche in the art world. Dina Shubin is a versatile artist but it is the way in which she paints her women that has captured the imagination of private collectors. One of the most appealing aspects of her paintings lies in how she manages to express inner power and tranquility at the same time as well as the way in which she plays with abstraction and realism.
This artist studied art in Moscow where she was born and emigrated to Canada nine years after graduating from the Moscow Teachers Training Institute. She is married to Peter Panov who is also a well-known artist. Dina has participated in the past in art expos in large cities like Tokyo, Seoul and New York. Today her paintings can be purchased online from a number of galleries who feature her works.
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.
Many of her abstract backgrounds are painted in deep, rust colored reds, oranges and browns. The soft, flesh tones of the women stand out against these deep, rich, almost rough tones. The clarity and realistic nature of the vases of flowers and the musical instruments is also enhanced against these rich backgrounds. Delicate veils are another feature of some paintings.
Many art lovers collect the paintings of this artist and they are excited when new paintings appear. Today one can purchase such paintings from a number of online galleries. Such a painting is a worthwhile investment for any collector.
This artist studied art in Moscow where she was born and emigrated to Canada nine years after graduating from the Moscow Teachers Training Institute. She is married to Peter Panov who is also a well-known artist. Dina has participated in the past in art expos in large cities like Tokyo, Seoul and New York. Today her paintings can be purchased online from a number of galleries who feature her works.
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.
Many of her abstract backgrounds are painted in deep, rust colored reds, oranges and browns. The soft, flesh tones of the women stand out against these deep, rich, almost rough tones. The clarity and realistic nature of the vases of flowers and the musical instruments is also enhanced against these rich backgrounds. Delicate veils are another feature of some paintings.
Many art lovers collect the paintings of this artist and they are excited when new paintings appear. Today one can purchase such paintings from a number of online galleries. Such a painting is a worthwhile investment for any collector.
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