Thursday, August 12, 2021

Klevenskiy: One at a Time

 


With the hot weather we're experiencing these days, my thoughts turned to the joys of my childhood at the beach. Often, on unbearable August days with our house sizzling hot, we'd head for the cooling ocean breezes.

 

 Remembering those times set me to looking for a painter who captures the dynamics and beauty of the ocean. 

Such a talented artist is Vadim Klevenskiy (1964-). 


His paintings are photo-realistic in style, whatever the subject.  While he is best known for his paintings of the ocean, he also paints exceptional still life paintings - mainly floral. This presented me with a dilemma.

 

You see, his wife, Tatyana Klevenskiy, (1961-) is also an artist. Furthermore, she paints seascapes and still lives of floral!. 

It would be helpful if their painting styles were so distinctly different, but at least in the photos of their works, it's not noticeable - as it may be to see the works in person. Actual viewing might show the brushstrokes or the different palettes.



There were a couple of discernible differences available in their online paintings. While Tatyana paints the formidable power of the ocean, she also paints still waters. The other distinction is her choice of subjects.Beyond floral, she also creates still life paintings of beach shells and other flotsam,.

The final decision (drum roll, please!) This week is about Vadim  Klevenskiy and his ocean paintings. Imagine you're there... dipping your feet, playing in the water or riding your board out. (Next week is Tatyana Klevenskiy's turn.)




 

1 comment:

  1. So beautifully realistic! I’m there on the beach. What an incredibly talented artist!
    My condolences about your friend.

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