STAR: Can you throw some
light on your still-life artworks?
GALINA.S: I draw lot of inspira-
tion from nature, especially flowers
.Every time I chose to paint a par-
ticular flower, it is very interesting to
study the colour and nature of each
species of the flower .I make floral
arrangements and then arrange to see
if my composition is captivating to
the eyes and then study the light and
shade that would make my painting
look bright and beautiful as I want to
project .
STAR: Could you tell us some
interesting facts about your
life?
GALINA.S: My travel to different
nations and meet different people
from all walks of life always makes it
interesting.Life study is something I
love and it helps me better day by day
in my art pursuits.
STAR: What’s integral to the
work of an artist?
GALINA.S Since my childhood, I
have been encouraged and motivated
to choose the art profession. I think
when we pursue our dream and put
everyday effort, the paintings are
great. Never limit your thought and
work.
STAR:What is your advice to the upcoming
artists who wish to paint portraits,land-
scapes or still-life ?
GALINA.S: Simply I would suggest more and
more to draw from nature, Only this way it is possi-
ble to understand inner sense of subject completely
what you want to do. It’s not only technique..it’s
training of intellect in general. And love... Whatever
we are doing. we have to love this... As told one my
good friend, very talented Russian painter: “When
you organize some still-life’s nature, at first - fall in
love with it, then paint!”
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