May 9th, 2012
Martinez, CA - Is Abstract Real? Watercolor artist Irina Sztukowski is placing this question to discuss Realism Vs Abstract on her blog http://www.IrinaSztukowski.blogspot.com/
Step-by-Step Watercolor Tutorial
May 2nd, 2012
Martinez, CA - In this video Irina Sztukowski presents step-by-step application of the painting Boys And The Ocean.
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April 19th, 2012
Martinez, CA - In these few posts Irina Sztukowski explains how she approached the painting of the Little Girl: http://irinasztukowski.blogspot.com/2011_12_01_archive.html
April 1st, 2012
Martinez, CA - Drawing is the key to success. this drawing helped Irina Sztukowski to analyze different materials such metal, pearl, organic shapes, nature's gifts...
December 12th, 2011
Martinez, CA - Caught in the moment, this cute dog had no idea that the Christmas is around the corner!
November 29th, 2011
Martinez, CA - In this painting Irina Sztukowski is reaching a photo effect by creating a different layers in watercolor. This artwork will make a unique Holiday Greeting Card and home decoration.
November 20th, 2011
Martinez, CA - Poinsettias are beautiful plant that originally came from Mexico. They were named in honor of America’s first ambassador to Mexico, Joel Poinsett who brought the plants to America in 1828. Look carefully at this plant: what does it remind you? The Mexicans in the eighteenth century identified this plant with the religious symbol, the Star of Bethlehem. That is how the Poinsettia became associated with the Christmas season. The red that you see is not a flower itself. The actual flower of the poinsettia is in the middle; it is quite small and has almost not noticeable yellow drops of color. But look at the surrounding the flower leaves. They are large, and bright, and as the dress of the actor that gives us ability to perceive his role the poinsettia red leaves dress up the flowers giving them a new festive meaning.
November 16th, 2011
Martinez, CA - Don't you think that each pear is different and each of them has its own personality?
Pears are one of the world's oldest cultivated and beloved fruits. In 5,000 B.C., Feng Li, a Chinese diplomat, abandoned his responsibilities when he became consumed by grafting peaches, almonds, persimmons, pears and apples as a commercial venture. In The Odyssey, the Greek poet laureate Homer lauds pears as a "gift of the gods." Pomona, goddess of fruit, was a cherished member of the Roman Pantheon and Roman farmers documented extensive pear growing and grafting techniques. Thanks to their versatility and long storage life, pears were a valuable and much-desired commodity among the trading routes of the ancient world. Evident in the works of Renaissance Masters, pears have long been an elegant still-life muse for artists. In the 17th century a great flourishing of modern pear variety cultivation began taking place in Europe. And in popular culture, the pear tree was immortalized alongside...
Poinsettia Dress - Christmas Carnival
November 16th, 2011
Martinez, CA - Artist Irina Sztukowski gives the tour into Poinsettia plant history and its Symbolic Meaning:
Poinsettias are beautiful plant that originally came from Mexico. They were named in honor of America’s first ambassador to Mexico, Joel Poinsett who brought the plants to America in 1828. Look carefully at this plant: what does it remind you? The Mexicans in the eighteenth century identified this plant with the religious symbol, the Star of Bethlehem. That is how the Poinsettia became associated with the Christmas season. The red that you see is not a flower itself. The actual flower of the poinsettia is in the middle; it is quite small and has almost not noticeable yellow drops of color. But look at the surrounding the flower leaves. They are large, and bright, and as the dress of the actor that gives us ability to perceive his role the poinsettia red leaves dress up the flowers giving them a new festive meaning.
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November 16th, 2011
Martinez, CA - Poinsettia became a well known Christmas Symbol around the Globe. Its beautiful leaves remind us about upcoming Holiday Season