The road is short when you know it leads right to heaven. This painting of an autumn road is a quick sketch of an idea that I hope to rework in a larger format in the future. I used oil on linen panel to paint this small landscape. It is a mix of memories of places in my home country and a fantasy. Sometimes, one sees nothing but the road leading right into the sky. Seeing the path ahead and following it is the beauty of the journey.
The painting plays on the autumn color palette of a cold blue sky and bright golden leaves. It’s a chilly, but sunny day with crisp blues popping through the yellow. It is hard to build a believable perspective of such road, but I plan to do several en plein air studies before I start the larger painting. Luckily, there are several hills around the place I live as it’s very important to practice from real life. It’s interesting how a single work from memory inspires a whole series around the subject!
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Hi! My name is Oksana Ossipov, and I’m a visual artist and photographer. I was born in Ukraine and currently reside in the area of Dallas, Texas. My formal education includes a BFA in Digital Media Art from San Jose State University. After moving to Texas, I started to focus on my fine art skills and figurative art in particular. I studied for 5 years under Michael Mentler at the Society of Figurative Arts. Through my life, I’ve also acquired a multitude of skills that include web development, sculpting, photography, art studio and business management, and baking awesome blueberry scones!
I’ve been trying to fully devote myself to the art over the past few years. I’m trying to learn and practice as much as I can. However, the workshop, class, and art supply costs present a certain financial challenge. If you like my work and want to support me, I would truly appreciate it! I have a shop full of artworks and creations, but even just sharing my art or social media pages would help a lot. Thank you so much!
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