Welcome to Alina Madan Art blog where I share how my paintings were created. Enjoy your visit.
9*12 oil on stretched canvas May 2015 This painting was intended to remind us about the “Pink motive” donated to Tubman foundation. I wanted to practice creating that foggy mood with some added water reflections. I intentionally initiated the surreal … Continued
9*12 oil on stretched canvas May 2015 This particular painting was challenging in creating a realistic window and a curtain’s background. The reference photograph helped: Unfortunately, I got so excited in the process that completely forgot to take progress pictures. … Continued
12*12 oil on stretched canvas May 2015 This time again I could not resist the wonderful photograph i found in vast spaces of google images :The wet surface of the alley seemed to be appealing as usual 🙂 The underpainting … Continued
12*12 oil on stretched canvas The reference photograph I used charmed me at a glance: Please go through the progress shots with me: And the final painting: Looking at the finished painting and the reference photograph i can tell … Continued
9*12 oil on stretched canvas The floral theme is definitely overshadowing others these sunny warm days. My real passion goes to the field flowers bringing back my childhood memories when my sister and I spent all summer long at our … Continued
12*12 oil on stretched canvas I have been recently looking into floral theme. The spring is here finally! The delicacy of the flowers is such an elegant subject! Using different photographs and paintings as a reference material i created this painting. … Continued
12*12 oil on stretched canvas One day browsing through numerous photographs of Minnesota lakes I found an up north hidden gem – Ruby lake. The photo of canoe on its shore is truly picturesque! I loved that there was a point of interest, … Continued
12*12 oil on stretched canvas There is something simply congenial in the lake houses. They exist to bring peace, relaxation and enjoyment in the union with the nature. The reference photograph pictures the state of Oregon. To me is … Continued
12*12 oil on stretched canvas May 2015 It was then turn of Minnesota’s best known landmarks to be painted 🙂 I’ve been there several times and every time i was amazed by the beauty of the remote and truly spectacular setting! … Continued
23*30 oil on stretched canvas April 2015 I haven’t painted for about a week and have been greatly missing this magic feeling of being a creator of something grand and complete! I have also been meaning to paint a seascape … Continued
