Realistic, Satiated Color Still Life Oil Paintings by Russian Artist

I am a native Russian born in Latvia, a beautiful resort city on the Baltic Sea, I am currently residing in the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee. Art is my passion. I took art lessons from various artists in Latvia, Russia and Eastern Europe. I have 5 year University degree in History. I have taught basic art classes to children in elementary school. I also have worked with various artists to organize and teach basic to advanced art classes for adults. I feel art needs to show emotion, feeling, expression and technique. My paintings come from my soul. I feel my art reflects a mood of the moment captured in time, something that will never be back. All my paintings are created on canvas panels. I work mostly with oils, and sometimes acrylics. I work every day to improve my skills and create new paintings.

I have sold many of my paintings in person and online at various online galleries. I have received very good feedback on the paintings I have sold and continually receive wonderful comments and feedback on the paintings I have listed. I am always ready to hear what you like or my not like about my art.

Here are a few comments from visitors:

Dear Belka,

I just happened across your work while browsing on the Internet. I love your style and subject matter; your colors are incredible and vibrant, and I love the cross between realism and impressionism. My question is, why don’t you paint the same things in big, big, big!!

A fan,

Paula

Fantastic work-almost want to give the big bear a hug-keep it up.

John Treby, Australia

I love your work! I think this is my favorite one(cheriies). The marachino-like stickiness of the cherries gives such a rich appearance….and the glass is exquisite. Thanks for sharing.

Judith Espinoza

Harrisonburg, VA

If I was rich, I would by this one-(eggs) it’s my favorite at you

Gabriella DeLamater

Auburn, GA

Love your use of orange.

Elisabeth Vismans

Woodbine, MD

Barbara Keith

Maple Heights, OH

Absolutely wonderful.. when’s the OJ gonna be ready.. makes my mouth water!!

Karin Best

Zephyrhills, FL

Absolutely wonderful . What detail . WOW You sure are very talented.

Lori Tan

Shawnee Mission, KS

very realistic, i can smell the oranges from where i’m sitting.

I thank all of you for your kind words and continued support. I will be looking forward to hearing from you. Natasha