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The Tree of Life. Seven generations

Radiant palette, vegetal ornaments, hidden magic of sunlight — the eternal image of the blossoming tree of life of Petrikovsky painting. Tree of Life — as a symbol of transformation of chaos into space, embodies the traditions of cultural heritage of our ancestors. Seven generations — symbolises the combination of energy centres and is depicted by the motifs of the Petrikovsky painting plant ornament. Petrikovsky painting reflects the spiritual unity of man with nature and proclaims the idea of cyclical life.
Petrikovka painting, or as they say ‘petrikovka’, is a folk decorative and ornamental painting that originated in the Dnieper region in the village of Petrikovka, which gave its name and was the origin of the art itself.
Historically, Petrikovka painting comes from mural painting, which was most widespread among rural houses. Since antiquity, in addition to decoration of dwellings, the painting of chests and a wide range of consumer items made of wood and other materials became widespread, which began to develop, spread, acquire new features and turn into modern painting.
The phenomenon of Petrikovsky painting is a combination of bright colours, magical shapes and sunlight, and their transformation into a deep symbolism of folk art. The main element of Petrikovsky painting is a flower — a symbol of beauty, richness and lushness of nature and blossoming life; the bale — as a symbol of Ukraine — in the painting acts as a symbol of female beauty.
The tree of life in Petrikov painting is a simultaneous combination of the symbol of creation, immortality, wisdom and protection with the image of the paradise blossoming tree of life, which blossoms together with folk art and continues to please the eye for centuries, glorifying Ukraine and its masters.

The Tree of Life. Seven generations
The Tree of Life. Seven generations. Close-up
The Tree of Life. Seven generations. Close-up
The Tree of Life. Seven generations. Close-up
The Tree of Life. Seven generations. Close-up
The Tree of Life. Seven generations. Close-up. Signature of the artist
The Tree of Life. Seven generations. Sidepiece. Close-up
The Tree of Life. Seven generations. Backside

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TITLE: The Tree of Life. Seven generations
YEAR: 2025
ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind
DIMENSIONS: 40х50 cm
TECHNIQUES: Acrylic
RELATED THEMES: Ornament
SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas on the canvas-stretcher
FRAMING: No
CATALOGUE N: Kovalska126

Still life art

Easter basket of Slobozhanshchina. Orthodox traditions

The rich Ukrainian national cuisine has not bypassed Slobozhanshchina (eastern Ukraine) with its diversity, especially its preparations for Easter.
Easter — the Bright Feast of Christ’s Resurrection — is the greatest feast of the Christian faith, the summit of the whole liturgical year of the Church.
It is Easter that preserves culinary traditions and transmits their unique flavour combined with the traditions of Orthodoxy.
And one of the most important moments of waiting for Easter is the completion of the Easter basket for the consecration of food, so that then at the Easter table with the whole family to consume the consecrated food.
Products in the Easter basket of Slobozhanshchina, although similar to products of other regions, but have their own mysterious meaning, because each product is a symbol.
Krashanki (painted boiled eggs) is a symbol of new life, and Sweet Kulich (Easter cake) is a symbol of Heavenly Bread.
An important product in the basket both on the material plane and in the spiritual plane is salt.
Slobozhanshchina’s Easter basket should contain something meaty, such as gretchaniki (meatballs with buckwheat) in tomato sauce, greens, and also vareniki (curd or fruit dumplings) in a pot, which are best combined with sour cream.
Branches of blooming lilacs are not only a colourful decoration of the basket, but also serve as a bright guide between the atmosphere of the bright spring holiday and the historical traditions of Easter flavours of Slobozhanshchina.

Easter basket of Slobozhanshchina. Orthodox traditions
Easter basket of Slobozhanshchina. Orthodox traditions. Close-up. Signature of the artist
Easter basket of Slobozhanshchina. Orthodox traditions. Close-up
Easter basket of Slobozhanshchina. Orthodox traditions. Close-up
Easter basket of Slobozhanshchina. Orthodox traditions. Sidepiece. Close-up
Easter basket of Slobozhanshchina. Orthodox traditions. Backside

Not for sale

TITLE: Easter basket of Slobozhanshchina. Orthodox traditions
YEAR: 2025
ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind
DIMENSIONS: 50х40 cm
TECHNIQUES: Acrylic
RELATED THEMES: Still life art
SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas on the canvas-stretcher
FRAMING: No
CATALOGUE N: Kovalska127

Sketches

Diana’s Mask

Plaster figure — Diana’s Mask is intended as a visual aid for beginning artists

Diana’s Mask
Diana’s Mask. Close-up
Diana’s Mask. Signature of the artist
Diana’s Mask. Original

TITLE: Diana’s Mask
YEAR: 2022
ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind
DIMENSIONS: A4 (29.7x21sm)
TECHNIQUES: graphics
RELATED THEMES: Portrait
SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Paper
FRAMING: No

Still life art

Still life with a jug

Still life with a jug. Frame option
Still life with a jug. Mat
Still life with a jug. Close-up
Still life with a jug. Close-up
Still life with a jug
Still life with a jug. Interior: Workplace with a picture on the wall

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TITLE: Still life with a jug
YEAR: 2021
ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind
DIMENSIONS: A3 (29.7 cm x 42 cm)
TECHNIQUES: Watercolor
RELATED THEMES: Still life art
SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Paper
FRAMING: No

Still life art

Still life with teapot. Fifteen shades of blue

Of course, I couldn’t achieve as many shades as in the famous novel :), but still, I think, I succeeded in some things in this picture.

Still life with teapot. Fifteen shades of blue. Frame option
Still life with teapot. Fifteen shades of blue. Mat
Still life with teapot. Fifteen shades of blue. Close-up
Still life with teapot. Fifteen shades of blue. Close-up, signature of the artist
Still life with teapot. Fifteen shades of blue
Still life with teapot. Fifteen shades of blue. Interior: living room with a picture on the wall

TITLE: Still life with teapot. Fifteen shades of blue
YEAR: 2022
ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind
DIMENSIONS: A3 (29.7 cm x 42 cm)
TECHNIQUES: Watercolor
RELATED THEMES: Still life art
SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Paper
FRAMING: No

Hand expressiveness collection

Hansen miracle village. Praying hands

The emblem of the Hansen Ukrainian Mission Foundation. I saw this Praying hands monument in the SENIOR CHUDO VILLAGE (Chudo means Miracle in Ukrainian)

Hansen miracle village. Praying hands. Frame option
Hansen miracle village. Praying hands. Mat
Hansen miracle village. Praying hands. Close-up. Signature of the artist
Hansen miracle village. Praying hands. Close-up
Hansen miracle village. Praying hands
Hansen miracle village. Praying hands. Interior: Living room with the picture on the wall

TITLE: Hansen miracle village. Praying hands
COLLECTION: Hand expressiveness
YEAR: 2025
ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind
DIMENSIONS: A3 (29.7 cm x 42 cm)
TECHNIQUES: Watercolor
RELATED THEMES: Still life
SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Paper
FRAMING: No

Hand expressiveness collection

Chestnut. Multiplication of thorns

Kiev chestnuts! This tree is a symbol of Kiev, its visiting card and has been closely associated with the city for almost two centuries. In spring, during flowering, the trees fill the city with amazing aroma and beauty of their flowers. In summer they give the inhabitants shade and coolness. And in autumn, they give their fruits, which, because of their quantity, are quite a big problem for the city’s municipal services.

Chestnut. Multiplication of thorns. Frame option
Chestnut. Multiplication of thorns. Mat
Chestnut. Multiplication of thorns
Chestnut. Multiplication of thorns. Close-up. Signature of the artist
Chestnut. Multiplication of thorns. Close-up
Chestnut. Multiplication of thorns. Interior: The picture on the wall

TITLE: Chestnut. Multiplication of thorns
COLLECTION: Hand expressiveness
YEAR: 2025
ARTWORK TYPE Original Art/One of a kind
DIMENSIONS A3 (29.7 cm x 42 cm)
TECHNIQUES Watercolor
RELATED THEMES Still life
SUPPORT OR SURFACE Paper
FRAMING No

Hand expressiveness collection

The Ice Cream Mirage. I want that!

There’s actually no ice cream in the hand. It’s a big ice-cream advert outside a restaurant. And it is the hand of a child, who wanted to eat ice-cream, reaching out to it from the car.

The Ice Cream Mirage. Frame option
The Ice Cream. Mat
The Ice Cream Mirage. Close-up. Signature of the artist
The Ice Cream Mirage. Close-up
The Ice Cream Mirage. I want that!
The Ice Cream Mirage. Interior: A picture on the wall

TITLE: The Ice Cream Mirage. I want that!
COLLECTION: Hand expressiveness
YEAR: 2025
ARTWORK TYPE Original Art/One of a kind
DIMENSIONS A3 (29.7 cm x 42 cm)
TECHNIQUES Watercolor
RELATED THEMES Still life
SUPPORT OR SURFACE Paper
FRAMING No

Hand expressiveness collection

Non-Selfie. Portrait in gadgets

I wanted to take a picture of the tablet and it turned out to be an interesting image. I decided to put it on paper. I think it’s interesting.

Non-Selfie. Portrait in gadgets. Frame option
Non-Selfie. Portrait in gadgets. Mat
Non-Selfie. Portrait in gadgets. Close-up
Non-Selfie. Portrait in gadgets. Close-up. Signature of the artist
Non-Selfie. Portrait in gadgets
Non-Selfie. Portrait in gadgets. Interior: Workplace with a picture on the wall

TITLE: Non-Selfie. Portrait in gadgets
COLLECTION: Hand expressiveness
YEAR: 2025
ARTWORK TYPE Original Art/One of a kind
DIMENSIONS A3 (29.7 cm x 42 cm)
TECHNIQUES Watercolor
RELATED THEMES Portret
SUPPORT OR SURFACE Paper
FRAMING No

Flowers

Cacti are blooming. Night Beauty

I don’t know what the scientific name of this cactus species is, but it is popularly known as Night Beauty. The cactus shoots out a long shaft from its body, up to 20cm long and 1.5cm in diameter, which blooms into a beautiful flower up to 15cm in diameter with a delicate fragrance. The flower begins to bloom in the evening and blooms and fragrances for only one night. As the sun rises it fades. This year, the cacti on my windowsills bloomed especially abundantly. And one gave out three flowers at once, which opened at the same time. I decided to capture this beauty on canvas. It is a pity that it is impossible to capture this fragrance…

Cacti are blooming. Frame option
Cacti are blooming
Cacti are blooming. Close-up
Cacti are blooming. Close-up
Cacti are blooming. Close-up. Signature of the artist
Cacti are blooming. Sidepiece. Close-up
Cacti are blooming. Back side
Cacti are blooming. Interior: liviing-room with a picture on the wall

TITLE: Cacti are blooming
YEAR: 2024
ARTWORK TYPE: Original Art/One of a kind
DIMENSIONS: 50х40 cm
TECHNIQUES: Oil on acrylic undercoat
RELATED THEMES: Still life art, flowers
SUPPORT OR SURFACE: Canvas
FRAMING: No

Метка: Kovalska