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Capturing Special Moments
Biography:
Elena is a full-time visual artist who works mostly with oil medium, in techniques from classical realism to contemporary impressionism, from fine glazing to heavy brush strokes, and palette knife work. “The subject and situation and of course the Mood, dictate choices of manner & technique and it is all in the artist’s power to use all sources available to capture that special moment” – says Elena.
Throughout her life, Elena has had the opportunity to reside in various parts of the globe. Although she was born in Moscow, Russia, she spent her childhood in Beijing, China, and eventually settled in Vancouver, Canada, in 2002.
Elena has consistently worked on honing her abilities and talents to create paintings that capture the everyday experiences and transformations she observes, ranging from natural scenery to human faces. She prefers to work from life, believing that photographic images fail to do justice to colors and values and can only serve as a supplementary tool. Elena values capturing the first impression of the object, scene, or moment, as well as the unique connection she feels to it.
Some artworks were painted directly en plein air, meaning outdoors around Vancouver, West Vancouver and the Sea to Sky Corridor. Large pieces were completed in the studio. You will recognize the local places such as Stanley Park, Dundarave Beach, tall mountains of Howe Sound and Whitecliff park rock formations. Still life compositions feature various subjects such as fruits, teacups, and flower bouquets,all meticulously painted from direct observation.
“I also love to paint flowers, so I grow my little garden of flowers which I combine in the bouquets and paint from life. They tingle my color tastes and bring joy, especially during the wet and dark winter months” – says Elena.
For decades Elena has exhibited her works around the city in local galleries and public places.
Education
Angel Academy of Arts in Florence
Repin Art Academy of St. Petersburg, Russia
Numerous workshops and masterclasses led by famous Canadian, American & Russian Artists.
Classes, Lessons, and Commissions:
Elena is teaching oil painting classes in Squamish Arts, and does private lessons at home.
Elena takes private commissions and if there a scene which you always wanted to capture with oils on the canvas, or a portrait of yourself and your family members please contact the artist directly through:
Instagram: @Senatorovaart
Facebook: @Senatorovaart
Website: elenasenatorova.com
Email: Elena.senatorova@yahoo.ca
Media Publications
Squamish Chief – North Shore News Sep 6, 2023
https://www.squamishchief.com/opinion/opinion-masterful-sunlit-impression-takes-centre-stage-in-squamish-gallery-7510376
