Even the longest night lasts only until dawn. To paraphrase this well-known philosophical saying, one might say: Even the longest and coldest winter lasts only until spring. After the long, harsh and very cold winter of 2025–2026, spring has arrived. At last it has warmed up, the trees and bushes have blossomed, and the first spring flowers have appeared. Nature has once again awakened from its long winter slumber and come to life. The bees have flown out of their hives to gather the first spring honey…
First honey. Spring flowers
First honey. Spring flowers. Close-up
First honey. Spring flowers. Close-up
First honey. Spring flowers. Close-up. Signature of the artist
First honey. Spring flowers. Frame option
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TITLE: First honey. Spring flowers YEAR: 2026 ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind DIMENSIONS: 50х40cm TECHNIQUES: Oil on acrylic underpainting RELATED THEMES: blossoms SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas FRAMING: No CATALOGUE N: Kovalska153
This Spring Night Ending with dawn And cherry blossoms
Matsuo Basho
Sakura. A symbol of spring in Japan. Their petals, which are much thinner than paper, are so delicate that they sway in the breeze and fly in the wind. Even though they are so delicate, bloom so much that we can’t see the branches. Sakura is a kind of cherry blossom. In English, the word “Cherry” refers to the fruit, but in Japanese, the word “Sakura” refers to the flower.
Sakura. The cherry blossom
Sakura. The cherry blossom. Close-up
Sakura. The cherry blossom. Close-up
Sakura. The cherry blossom. Close-up. Signature of the artist
Sakura. The cherry blossom. Frame option
Sakura. The cherry blossom. Interior: liviing-room with a picture on the wall
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TITLE: Sakura YEAR: 2026 ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind DIMENSIONS: 60х60cm TECHNIQUES: Oil on acrylic underpainting RELATED THEMES: Berds, blossoms SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas FRAMING: No CATALOGUE N: Kovalska152
Little sparrow. Interior: liviing-room with a picture on the wall
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TITLE: Little sparrow YEAR: 2026 ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind DIMENSIONS: 80х60cm TECHNIQUES: Oil RELATED THEMES: Still life, birds SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas on the canvas-stretcher FRAMING: No CATALOGUE N: Kovalska151
When winter arrives with its bitter frosts, the windows of our homes are painted with magical patterns. The delicate, enchanting designs on the glass appear to be hand-drawn. Since childhood, we have believed that at night, when we are all asleep, Father Frost decorates our windows with his magic staff. And even if it is just a fairy tale, it always warms our hearts. The magical winter patterns on the windows are surprisingly similar to delicate weaving made of the finest threads. And as we gaze at the patterns, strange visions appear before us: bizarre branches and flowers, fairy-tale animals, the outlines and shapes of fairy-tale castles, the feathers of exotic birds, transparent snowflake stars, the finest geometric ornamentation — frost patterns are diverse and unique. The drawings of these fairy-tale winter patterns are not only unique, but also one of a kind. And the magical artist creates more and more new pictures. The winter patterns on the windows are mesmerising and striking in their beauty, and looking at them makes you want to marvel and believe in miracles! It also makes you want to capture them on canvas…
Winter ornament
Winter ornament. Close-up
Winter ornament. Close-up
Winter ornament. Close-up. Signature of the artist
Winter ornament. Frame option
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TITLE: Winter ornament YEAR: 2026 ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind DIMENSIONS: 60х40 cm TECHNIQUES: Acrylic RELATED THEMES: Ornament SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas on the canvas-stretcher FRAMING: No CATALOGUE N: Kovalska149
This is the Red or Virginia Cardinal. For modern Americans, this crested red bird is an integral part of Christmas, and it has been chosen as the official symbol of seven states (Virginia, West Virginia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and North Carolina). Native Americans made the cardinal the hero of their fairy tales. Some tribes believed that the wolf gave the bird its bright, distinctive colouring in gratitude for saving its sight. The Cherokee believed that the red bird was the child of the Sun. In the Christian context, both the blood of Jesus and cardinals are used as symbols of life force, and this life force is eternal. Scripture clearly states: ‘By his blood we are freed from sin, so that we may serve the living God, glorify Him and rejoice in Him forever.’ Therefore, red cardinals represent life, hope and restoration in Christianity. Nowadays, these birds are depicted on postcards, tableware and household items. They are a true symbol of family happiness, comfort and steadfastness. After all, these small, lively cardinals do not leave their native places even in winter, and even in the cold season they stay together as a pair. Their songs are a set of very beautiful, ringing trills, vaguely reminiscent of the song of a nightingale, for which they are often called the Virginia nightingale.
The Red Cardinal — a symbol of family happiness and vitality
The Red Cardinal — a symbol of family happiness and vitality. Close-up
The Red Cardinal — a symbol of family happiness and vitality. Close-up
The Red Cardinal — a symbol of family happiness and vitality. Close-up
The Red Cardinal — a symbol of family happiness and vitality. Close-up. Signature of the artist
The Red Cardinal — a symbol of family happiness and vitality. Frame option
The Red Cardinal — a symbol of family happiness and vitality. Mat. Frame option
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TITLE: The Red Cardinal — a symbol of family happiness and vitality YEAR: 2025 ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind DIMENSIONS: А3 (29.5х42cm) TECHNIQUES: Acrylic, Gold and silver potal RELATED THEMES: Animals (Burds) SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas FRAMING: No CATALOGUE N: Kovalska144
The western ray of the setting sun at the end of a short late autumn day. The sun suddenly emerged from behind the clouds at sunset and illuminated the vase of chrysanthemums standing on the table for a moment. It immediately sparkled with magical colours and seemed to hang in the air, supported by this ray. And the grapes, which I had managed to lay out on the table to make a sketch, began to radiate an unearthly glow. It was one of those rare moments of inspiration when the brushes paint themselves and the colours fall exactly as you intended from the very first stroke. After experiencing such moments, you realise that time is a relative concept. I painted this picture in two days.
The western ray
The western ray. Close-up
The western ray. Close-up
The western ray. Sidepiece. Close-up
The western ray. Close-up. Signature of the artist
The western ray. Frame option
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TITLE: The western ray. Sunset’s shine YEAR: 2025 ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind DIMENSIONS: 70х50cm TECHNIQUES: Oil on acrylic underpainting RELATED THEMES: Still life art SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas on the canvas-stretcher FRAMING: No CATALOGUE N: Kovalska142
Princess Olga is a legendary woman who embodies the courage and resilience of Ukrainian women. After the death of her husband, Prince Igor, she had the strength and courage not only to raise her son, but also to take ruthless revenge for her husband’s death. The princess’s sharp mind repeatedly found the most ingenious solutions to the most critical situations of those times. According to historical records, the princess’s revenge on the Drevlyans was repeated, which clearly reflects her temperament. The first time, when after Igor’s death it was decided to marry Olga to the Drevlyan prince Mal, 20 of the ‘best men’ were sent to her, and the princess ordered them to be buried alive. The second time, Olga herself asked for the best men to be sent to her, and when the envoys arrived, they were burned in a bathhouse. The third time, using an ancient ritual called a trisna, Olga ordered the drunken Drevlyans to be killed. The fourth act of revenge took place after a year-long siege of the city of Iskoroten. Through her envoys, Olga asked for three pigeons and three sparrows from each household under the pretext of a light tribute and that the revenge was supposedly over. The Drevlyans agreed, and on the princess’s orders, they tied tinder to each bird, which they set alight when it got dark and released the birds. Thus, Iskoroten burned down, and Olga avenged the death of her husband Igor.
TITLE: Princess Olga – the fourth revenge
TITLE: Princess Olga – the fourth revenge. Close-up
TITLE: Princess Olga – the fourth revenge. Close-up
TITLE: Princess Olga – the fourth revenge. Close-up. Signature of the artist
TITLE: Princess Olga – the fourth revenge. Frame option
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TITLE: Princess Olga – the fourth revenge YEAR: 2025 ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind DIMENSIONS: 40х50cm TECHNIQUES: Oil on acrylic underpainting RELATED THEMES: Landscape, history SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas on the canvas-stretcher FRAMING: No CATALOGUE N: Kovalska136
Walking through Shevchenko Park, you can immerse yourself in the life of the mountainous regions of Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk and Zakarpattia region, which are ethnologically known as Boikivshchyna. According to the most common version, ‘boiki’ comes from the name of the Celtic tribe of Boii. Some consider them to be descendants of the White Croats, who participated in the formation of the Ukrainian people about a thousand years ago. Boykivshchyna is famous for its wooden buildings, in particular single-storey rectangular houses with a special architectural design and layout, featuring galleries on one or more sides. The huts of Boikivshchyna are of considerable cultural value and are part of the region’s cultural heritage, both in terms of architectural composition and log construction skills. Using only axes, the folk craftsmen of the Carpathians built huts with galleries, water mills, churches and bell towers, which we now appreciate as masterpieces of folk architecture. The massive shape of the building’s roof is particularly impressive, often resembling a mountain with its repeating contours. Boiko buildings are ancient Carpathian estates consisting of farm buildings and stables separated by a ‘boishche’ (barn), and there is also an unusually decorated well. All buildings are carved. The Boiko family wears traditional Carpathian clothing, which is comfortable, light, richly ornamented and elaborately crafted. The girls wear embroidered shirts, white skirts with embroidered edges and aprons, whose ornamentation resembles that of a rushnyk; they also wear headscarves. Married women knit scarves for their headdresses.
Visiting the Boiki
Visiting the Boiki. Close-up
Visiting the Boiki. Close-up
Visiting the Boiki. Close-up
Visiting the Boiki. Close-up. Signature of the artist
Visiting the Boiki. Sidepiece. Close-up
Visiting the Boiki. Frame option
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TITLE: Visiting the Boiki YEAR: 2025 ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind DIMENSIONS: 60х60cm TECHNIQUES: Oil on acrylic undercoat RELATED THEMES: Landscape, History, Folk Architecture SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas on the canvas-stretcher FRAMING: No CATALOGUE N: Kovalska138
Gopak is the hallmark of traditional Ukrainian folk dance originating in Zaporizhia. It is a symbol of Ukrainian culture and choreography and is known throughout the world for its energy, dynamism and virtuoso jumps. The name of the dance comes from the exclamation ‘gop!’ during its performance. Its origins date back to the Cossack era, when it was performed as combat training, conveying a spirit of strength and courage. Traditional Ukrainian folk instruments are used to perform the gopak. These include the violin, pipe, and tambourine. These instruments create a fast, energetic accompaniment that matches the dynamic nature of the dance. The diptych ‘Gopak — Music and Dance’ is created in a modern interpretation and complemented by the femininity and lyricism of Ukrainian ornamentation, emphasising the importance of cultural heritage carried through the centuries.
Gopak — dance
Gopak — dance. Close-up
Gopak — dance. Close-up
Gopak — dance. Close-up
Gopak — dance. Close-up. Signature of the artist
Gopak — dance. Sidepiece. Close-up
Gopak — dance. Frame option
Gopak — music and dance. Diptych
Gopak — dance. Backside signed by the artist
The painting is a participant in the international art exhibition ‘Transformation of Feelings’ within the framework of the ‘Dialogue of Cultures’ project for Valentine’s Day. The exhibition was held from 13 February in Krakow (Poland)
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TITLE: Gopak — dance Right part of the diptych «Gopak — music and dance» YEAR: 2025 ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind DIMENSIONS: 50х70 cm TECHNIQUES: Acrylic RELATED THEMES: Ornament SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas on the canvas-stretcher FRAMING: No CATALOGUE N: Kovalska141
Gopak is the hallmark of traditional Ukrainian folk dance originating in Zaporizhia. It is a symbol of Ukrainian culture and choreography and is known throughout the world for its energy, dynamism and virtuoso jumps. The name of the dance comes from the exclamation ‘gop!’ during its performance. Its origins date back to the Cossack era, when it was performed as combat training, conveying a spirit of strength and courage. Traditional Ukrainian folk instruments are used to perform the gopak. These include the violin, pipe, and tambourine. These instruments create a fast, energetic accompaniment that matches the dynamic nature of the dance. The diptych ‘Gopak — Music and Dance’ is created in a modern interpretation and complemented by the femininity and lyricism of Ukrainian ornamentation, emphasising the importance of cultural heritage carried through the centuries.
Gopak — music
Gopak — music. Close-up
Gopak — music. Close-up
Gopak — music. Close-up
Gopak — music. Close-up
Gopak — music. Close-up. Signature of the artist
Gopak — music. Sidepiece. Close-up
Gopak — music. Frame option
Gopak — music and dance. Diptych
Gopak — music. Backside signed by the artist
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TITLE: Gopak — music Left part of the diptych «Gopak — music and dance» YEAR: 2025 ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind DIMENSIONS: 50х70 cm TECHNIQUES: Acrylic RELATED THEMES: Ornament SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas on the canvas-stretcher FRAMING: No CATALOGUE N: Kovalska140
Flowers
