One day pearls had a dream, they wanted to dance. They sneaked into ballet slippers and waited for their turn…
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I love watching ballet. My childhood city Saint Petersburg is famous by Kirov (now Mariinsky) Theater. I used to come there when I was a kid and always was curious how those tiny teeny girls can dance on their tiptoes barely touching the ground. It seemed so easy so light. When I was around ten my Dad helped the theater to pack their costumes for a business trip; and, when they learned he has two girls they presented him (oh Gosh!) two pair of cute little slippers.. My sister and I tried to dance in them and realized that it is not that easy and light. Good life lesson…
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I painted pearls and ballet slippers together as when looking at them I know how it is difficult go achieve the light flawless dance performance and it is hard to get a pearl from the deep sea. Yet I admire their beauty and loveliness with all my heart and appreciate AWE moment when I see the dancing ballerina or a great piece of jewelry.
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This painting was my first experience on Artistico Fabriano paper. I love its smooth fine surface.
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8″x10″ Winsor & Newton Watercolor on 140 Cold Press Fabriano
www.artirina.com
These are so beautiful Irina. My two granddaughters are taking ballet lessons and have just started Pointe.
Very beautiful, Irina. Love your connection between the beauty and rarity of the pearls and the ballet.
Dear Irina,
Thank you for sharing the story, the sensitive work and the info of paper. I can feel the texture of subjects in the work. Great. Color is also very impressive. Lovely. Keep up.
Kind regards, Sadami
Looks like the Fabriano Artistico was a good thing for you to paint on. Nice soft appearance and sensitive touch of color.
Beautiful story!
Also I often use the Fabriano paper and I feel good!
Great Job,ciao!!!
Good sunday!
I always loved paintings with ballarina slippers..well done…especially adding the pearls. Well done.
Beautiful work, Irina.
Incredibly beautiful painting! Well done xx
Stunning, Irina! The texture is perfect, everything just glows!
Sheryl
Beautiful painting,
congratulations
Your work is so gorgeous, and the story that you weave into every composition is just magical. You're an inspiration to me!