This original artwork “Still life with a yellow fish” was created by the contemporary Russian artist Ekaterina Kebal  and is available for sale online

Ekaterina Kebal’s painting “Still Life with a Yellow Fish” is an original and extraordinary image, filled with bright colors and light. The artist departs from the traditional canons of still life, creating a composition full of dynamics and expressiveness. It is not just an image of food, but an attempt to convey the emotions and sensations associated with the seascape and the generous gifts of the sea.

At the center of attention of the painting is a yellow fish lying on a dish surrounded by other seafood. The bright yellow color of the fish immediately attracts the eye, creating a feeling of celebration and joy. The shape of the fish, although not written out in detail, is easily guessed, and its color contrasts with the muted tones of the rest of the objects, making it the main focus of the composition.

In addition to the yellow fish, other types of fish can be distinguished on the dish, as well as vegetables and, possibly, fruits. All of them are depicted in a more restrained color scheme, which allows the yellow fish to remain the main character of the still life. Each object seems to emphasize the color of the yellow fish.

The dish on which the composition is located is made in warm brown tones. Its shape is simple and concise, which allows you not to distract attention from the contents. The dish plays the role of a kind of framing, emphasizing the beauty and freshness of the products presented on it.

Around the dish, you can see greenery, which, like a frame, frames the still life. The greenery is a symbol of freshness and life, and also adds a touch of naturalness and harmony to the composition.

The background of the painting is executed in muted gray and blue tones. It does not contain any specific details, which allows the dish with fish and other ingredients to be the main focus of the painting. The background creates a sense of depth and volume and also emphasizes the brightness and saturation of the colors in the foreground.

The artist uses the technique of Impressionism, focusing on conveying the overall impression of what is seen, rather than on the detailed rendering of each object. Broad, free strokes create a sense of movement and liveliness, as if the sea breeze is rustling the greenery, and the sun’s rays are playing on the surface of the water.

Overall, the plot of the painting conveys a feeling of freshness, brightness, and joy. The painting seems to invite the viewer to feel themselves on the seashore, smell the salty water, and enjoy the taste of fresh seafood. This canvas is about the gifts of nature, the beauty and generosity of the sea. The painting “Still Life with a Yellow Fish” evokes positive emotions, a desire to live, create, and rejoice in each day.

The title of the painting focuses on the main element of the composition—the yellow fish, which is a symbol of joy, the sun, and life. The artist seemed to want to convey that feeling of happiness and fullness of life that a person experiences when looking at the bright colors of nature and enjoying its gifts.

This painting can be hung on the wall of your apartment, house, office, restaurant, or hotel and will be a wonderful decoration for your interior. You can buy online the artwork “Still life with a yellow fish” measuring 30 x 50 cm with secure shipping to your location!

The painting was shown at the solo exhibition in Moscow in Jan 2021.

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