…The north heaps up the lofty clouds, It blows, it howls ― then in a trice Enchantress winter brings snow and ice. Winter: it spreads, and snowy scarves It hangs on the branches of the oaks; It lies like carpets in smooth waves Amidst the fields, on the hills’ slopes. Of the motionless still stream the banks Are levelled and covered with fluffy down; The frost twinkles, and we all give thanks, And welcome mother winter’s pranks.
Alexandr Pushkin
After the blizzard
After the blizzard. Close-up
After the blizzard. Close-up. Signature of the artist
After the blizzard. Frame option
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TITLE: After the blizzard YEAR: 2026 ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind DIMENSIONS: 60х80cm TECHNIQUES: Oil on acrylic undercoat RELATED THEMES: Landscape SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas on the canvas-stretcher FRAMING: No CATALOGUE N: Kovalska150
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
Still life with autumn gifts (viburnum, pumpkin, apples, plums) and a little blue tit…
Autumn still life with a blue tit
Autumn still life with a blue tit. Close-up
Autumn still life with a blue tit. Close-up
Autumn still life with a blue tit. Close-up. Signature of the artist
Autumn still life with a blue tit. Frame option
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TITLE: Autumn still life with a blue tit YEAR: 2025 ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind DIMENSIONS: 80х60cm TECHNIQUES: Oil RELATED THEMES: Animals, Still life art SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas on the canvas-stretcher FRAMING: No CATALOGUE N: Kovalska146
On 29 January, a new art exhibition opened at the House of the Warrior in Lviv, featuring works from the Armigera Art space. This exhibition is about beauty, tranquillity, and the inner strength that art provides even in difficult times. This time, viewers were presented with two exhibitions at once: ‘Paper World’ — works on paper that reveal the beauty of simple materials and subtle sensations. Watercolours, pencils, gouache, mixed techniques — all about the fragility and, at the same time, the power of art. The winter exhibition — canvases painted in oil and acrylic. These are winter landscapes and moods that remind us that winter can be not only cold, but also bright, cosy and inspiring. The exhibition features works by Ukrainian artists from different regions of Ukraine, as well as artists who are currently abroad due to the war. The Armigera Art space has been supporting Ukrainian artists for over three years, combining art with charity. We invite you to visit the exhibition at the House of the Warrior. The exhibition curator is Zoriana Pavlyshyn. The art space is Armigera Art.
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 romance of Paris is a combination of places filled with a special magnetism in this unique city, such as the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre and the bridges of the Seine, with cosy cafés, street artists and an artistic atmosphere, where lovers stroll through narrow streets, drink hot chocolate at Angel or watch the sunset from the Île de la Cité. Such places attract not only artists and lovers. Anyone who visits Paris is imbued with the special, romantic atmosphere of this city, whose main symbols, the Wall of Love, Pont des Arts, walks along the Seine, complemented by the atmosphere of the artists of Montmartre and the mysterious mass of the legendary Notre-Dame de Paris, reinforce the romantic influence of the city, which, according to Balzac, has no equal in the Universe.
The Romance of Paris
The Romance of Paris. Close-up
The Romance of Paris. Close-up
The Romance of Paris. Close-up. Signature of the artist
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TITLE: The Romance of Paris YEAR: 2025 ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind DIMENSIONS: 50х40cm TECHNIQUES: Oil on acrylic undercoat RELATED THEMES: City landscape SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas on the canvas-stretcher FRAMING: No CATALOGUE N: Kovalska143
The painting depicts one of the unique temple structures in Ukraine. The church from the village of Yazlivchik, Zolochivsky District, Lvov Region, built in 1936, has no name. The wooden structure on a high concrete base with a steep shingle roof is a unique example of the use of modernism in sacred architecture. A miniature hipped tower, rebuilt after destruction, with a wrought-iron cross is located above the square base of the entrance to the colourful building. The church, or ‘kostełik’ (small cathedral), has no analogues either in Ukraine or abroad. The temple has preserved its original wooden altar in the form of a portal with Corinthian columns, crowned with an image of the ‘All-Seeing Eye of God’ in a sunbeam. In 2013, the dilapidated and neglected temple was dismantled and moved to the Shevchenko Grove Museum of Folk Architecture and Life near Lvov. It was restored before being reassembled at the museum.
Kostełik (A small cathedral)
Kostełik (A small cathedral). Close-up
Kostełik (A small cathedral). Close-up
Kostełik (A small cathedral). Close-up. Signature of the artist
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TITLE: Kostełik (A small cathedral) YEAR: 2025 ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind DIMENSIONS: 40х50cm TECHNIQUES: Oil on acrylic undercoat RELATED THEMES: Landscape, History, Architecture SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas on the canvas-stretcher FRAMING: No CATALOGUE N: Kovalska135
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
My paintings are participating in the art exhibition ‘Inside the Colour,’ which is being held at the Central House of Artists in Kyiv. The grand opening took place on Saturday, 20 September. The exhibition is organised by the public organisation ‘Barvy Zhyttia’ (Colours of Life) and will run until 28 September. All are welcome to attend.
Animals
