Latest Posts
Opinion: Using AI
AI is probably the most controversial subject right now, and I’m not going to get into the ethics of it. This has been discussed probably more than anything else lately. Instead, I just wanted to point out how AI works and what one ends up with. In this case, I’m talking about LLMs — text…
Preparing for the Freeze in Texas
A lot of different opinions circulate around about the upcoming weather in the south. I decided to make a post about how I’m preparing for the freeze in Texas and what it means to me. Since this is a personal blog, I will post more about my life. If you’re interested only in my art…
New year, new server!
New year server update! It’s not exactly a tradition, but in the last few years my blog became slow and pretty much unbearable to use. I’ve stopped posting since I’d just constantly run out of patience while waiting for the dashboard to load. I’ve been meaning to move to another hosting for a while now,…
About Oksana
Hello, and thank you for visiting my website! My name is Oksana Ossipov, and I’m a visual artist and photographer. I 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!
Latest Articles
How to Spot a Scam as a Marketplace Seller
Recently, I received a message via Michael’s Makerplace platform saying that I allegedly made a sale. If you’re not familiar with this platform, it is a marketplace for handmade creators similar to Etsy. I made a post about it when it opened, so you may read it here. The message turned out to be a…
ArtResin Review – Jewelry Making
Resin is both a new and an old material. It has been with us for years, but it became popular only recently. Eventually, I packed up some courage and decided to try resin myself. As per usual, I did extensive research to find the best of the best as it’s always a part of the…
CosClay Polymer Clay Review
Recently, I tried a new brand of clay, and I’m honestly impressed. I bought a batch of CosClay in light gray from their Kickstarter leftover sale. I meant to buy the set of different nude shades for doll making, but unfortunately they ran out before I made it to the checkout page. You know it’s…
Latest Sketches
Short Pose Drawing
Short pose drawing is great for capturing the living essence of the figure. It’s the dynamic gesture that makes charcoal come to life. This particular gesture is more complete, and it took me 7 minutes to draw. I didn’t have the time to re-define lights and darks, but I got proportion and pose pretty well….
Two-Minute Gesture Drawings
Here’s another set of two-minute gesture drawings. I drew these very loosely, but I like how lively they look. This is the case when accuracy is overrated, and these wiggly lines translate into movement and emotion. It took just a few minutes with a charcoal stick, but eventually will transform into a finished drawing. By…
Dynamic Gesture Poses
Here are two five-minute poses from life drawing sessions at TSOFA. I actually like both of these drawing. They’re simply dynamic gesture poses that capture the movement and intent. There’s emotion and anticipation despite some anatomical inaccuracies. This is proof that a pose doesn’t need to be long to capture it well. Often enough, basic…