Painting "Paper boats"

(Article: TC-202562-190)

This original work «Paper boats» was created by contemporary Russian artist Tatyana Chepkasova and is available for purchase online.

Tatyana Chepkasova's painting «Paper boats» is a charming nostalgic study that instantly takes the viewer back to childhood, to a time when simple joys felt like great adventures.

The composition is extremely simple but filled with symbolism. At the center are three paper boats floating on the water's surface. The artist uses bright, pure colors for the boats themselves, giving them the appearance of children's crafts: one is bright orange, the second is fiery red (or dark orange), and the third is delicate light blue. These contrasting colors emphasize their fragility against the elements.

The water in which they float is painted with thick brushstrokes in shades of blue and turquoise, with specks of dark, earthy tones indicating reflections or shadows. The most magical aspect of the painting is the reflections. Under each boat, its distorted, slightly blurred mirror image is visible, blending with the color of the water, which speaks to the technique of wet, flowing painting.

«Paper boats» is a metaphor for journey, dreams, and vulnerability. The boats appear small but determined as they set sail across the endless mysterious blue. The bright, almost carnival-like colors of the boats against the calm water create a feeling of joyful anticipation and carefreeness.

Chepkasova masterfully conveys the fleeting nature of this moment: the water could engulf the fragile boats at any second, but while they float, they carry the warmth of children's hands and unfulfilled hopes. This is a bright, nostalgic work where simplicity of form combines with depth of emotion.

This painting can be hung on the wall in your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel, and it will become a wonderful decoration for your interior. 

You can buy the painting «Paper boats» online, measuring 30 x 20 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.

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Artwork's condition:

Very good

Year of creation of the painting:

2023

Artwork Type:

Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)

Style:

Realism

Technic:

Oil

Support or surface:

Canvas

Topic:

Everyday genre

Size:

Small

Width:

20 cm

Height:

30 cm

Thickness:

2 cm

Framing:

Yes (included)

Ships From: Austria

Delivery Cost: Shipping is not included in the price of the artwork

The shipping cost will be calculated at checkout. It depends on the size of the artwork and the delivery region, and typically ranges from €50 to €300.

Delivery Time: Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-20 business days for international shipments

Returns: 14-day return policy

Tatyana Chepkasova
Russia

Born in the city of Chaikovsky, Perm region. In the 1990s, she worked as an artist specializing in Ural painting in an art workshop. Later, she took ...

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