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This original work, «Before the storm», was created by contemporary Russian artist Olga Dushechkina and is available for purchase online.
«Before the storm» by Olga Dushechkina is a painting full of tension and anticipation. The artist, using her characteristic impasto painting technique, conveys the approaching storm over a quiet harbor where boats and yachts are moored.
The sky occupies most of the canvas. Heavy leaden clouds hang over the water, heralding an imminent storm. Dushechkina paints them with broad, energetic strokes, using complex shades of gray, blue, and purple. The clouds appear dense, almost tangible, ready to burst into rain at any moment. Pale, anxious light breaks through the gaps between the clouds, adding drama to the overall scene.
At the bottom, right at the water’s edge, lies the harbor with moored vessels. The boats are depicted more succinctly but no less expressively. The artist captures and conveys their silhouettes, reflections in the water, and even the seeming stillness before the storm. A bright accent is made by a pink boat, standing out against the muted colors of the sky and water.
The water in the harbor is restless, reflecting the darkening clouds and seeming to echo their gloomy mood. The strokes used to paint the water are chaotic and dynamic, conveying the ripples on the surface and the play of light. Reflections of the boats and coastal buildings are distorted in the water, creating a sense of instability and anticipation of the approaching bad weather.
Olga Dushechkina masterfully uses color and texture to convey not only the visual impression of the landscape but also its emotional component. «Before the storm» is not just a depiction of nature; it is a mood, a premonition of change. The artist captures that moment of silence and tension that precedes the storm and conveys it to the viewer, making them feel the power and grandeur of the elements. The painting seems filled with electricity and the expectation of the first thunderclap. It is the moment between calm and chaos, masterfully captured on canvas.
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 «Before the storm» painting online, sized 70 x 60 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
Artwork's condition:
Very good
Year of creation of the painting:
2025
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Impressionism
Technic:
Oil
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Seascape
Size:
Medium
Width:
60 cm
Height:
70 cm
Framing:
Not (or not applicable)
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
1956 - was born in Orel, 1974-1979 - studied at the Orel State Pedagogical Institute at the KHGF under the People's Artist of the USSR, Winner of the ...
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