Breath
140x70cm, oil on canvas, painted from model Ksenia in the studio.
‘A posteriōri’ was awarded Best Figure and Portrait!
I am happy to say that ‘A posteriōri’ was awarded Best Figure and Portrait in 9th PleinAir Salon competition (by PleainAir Magazine) in June 2020.
Still life with basil and cherries
Size: 60 x 80 cm (31.5 x 24″)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Still life with wrought copper jug and physalis
Size: 60 x 80 cm (31.5 x 24″)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Still life with Berlin’s plate and apples
Size: 60 x 45 cm (17.5 x 23.5″)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Second Place Overall award
I am really excited to receive Second Place Overall award from PleinAir Salon (10th Annual PleinAir Salon competition) for ‘Eden’
Struggle in the silence (self-portrait)
Size: 70 x 90 cm (35.5 x 27.5 “)
Medium: Oil on canvas
A posteriōri
latin, “From the subsequent”; based on experience. In logic, an inference based on experience.
Oak handmade frame for ‘Anne’
The frame is made of natural old oak coated with oil and wax. 100% handmade frame which was designed and made for this painting — I’m thrilled with the result and final appearance!
Stretching canvas
Alright, let’s stretch it out! Here is the process of stretching canvas for my next painting. As you can see this frame has a specific custom shape/geometry driven by the composition of the painting. I use Lanificio Prato 100% linen canvas and gallery type wrap.
Caught in the studio
Sometimes the canvas is so large that I have to use the stairs.
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Pleinair on the seaside
Made these pleinair pieces in January. Pleinair painting is a good way to keep eyes tuned for recognizing of the
Notice of Facebook account name changing/re-branding
Dear friends, Here is official notice that my plx.art FB account name will be changed to Leonid Plekhanov Fine Art. Thank you and please like my FB page if you didn’t make it yet: https://www.facebook.com/plx.art/
The coast
Size: 200 x 100 cm (79 x 38 1/2 ") Medium: Oil on canvas Year made: 2019 AvailableContinue reading “The coast”
Featured in American Art Collector Magazine!
This month my art has been featured in American Art Collector Magazine (Art of the Nude and Artist Focus sections):
Portrait with mimosa
Size: 50 x 70 cm (20 x 27 1/2)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Eden
Size: 140 x 70 x 3.8 cm (55 x 27 1/2 x 1 1/2) Medium: Oil on canvas Year made: 2019 AvailableContinue reading “Eden”
