I find inspiration for my work in different subjects, such as cityscapes, architecture, portraits, and historical forms of transport. I particularly enjoy drawing people. People in interaction, in communication, in movement and in dance. Being a long-time fan of Flamenco I like to draw performers in motion at their shows. Another big part of my work includes old industrial buildings. However, most of all, I am drawn to portrait painting.

I choose the medium I work with depending on the subject I am painting. For old rusty boats, trains or civil constructions I would use oil pastel, which is perfect for producing textures and intense colors. When I want to reflect vibrant and colorful cityscapes, I often choose to use watercolors. For capturing fast movements or flamenco dancers, I use ink.

Also, my choice of material depends on whether I work indoors or outdoors. I prefer to work on location, especially while traveling, and in these situations, I favor mediums that are easy to transport and use outside, such as oil pastels, watercolor and graphic materials. For oil paintings, portraits and nude models, I work in a studio.

My favorite medium at the moment is oil paint. However, I am continuously developing my style and trying different techniques and materials. In general, I tend to make bigger artworks when possible, especially when working with oil paint or oil pastel.

Since 2016 I have participated in several exhibitions and art festivals like:
Festival du carnet de voyage 2017 in Carcassonne, France
Rendez-Vous du carnet de Voyage 2018 in Clermond-Ferrand, France
Diari di Viaggio Festival 2019 in Ferrara, Italy
Matite in Viaggio 2016-2020 in Mestre-Venice, Italy. Where one of my paintings was selected as the official image of the exhibition for this year.
I also took part in several group exhibitions in Moscow, and have had four personal exhibitions in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Elena Yuzefovich

Artworks by Elena Yuzefovich

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Courtyard by Elena Yuzefovich

Pastel drawing

Industrial landscape by Elena Yuzefovich

Pastel drawing

Building site by Elena Yuzefovich

Pastel drawing

Gorky Park by Elena Yuzefovich

Pastel drawing

Street corner by Elena Yuzefovich

Pastel drawing

Red train by Elena Yuzefovich

Watercolour

Early spring by Elena Yuzefovich

Watercolour

View of Venice by Elena Yuzefovich

Watercolour

Water tower by Elena Yuzefovich

Watercolour

Old house in Cranz by Elena Yuzefovich

Watercolour

Morning fog over the river by Elena Yuzefovich

Watercolour

Orange house by Elena Yuzefovich

Watercolour