Lena Owens at OLena Art

Joined Artfinder: April 2014

Artworks for sale: 491

(86)

United States

Updates from Lena Owens at OLena Art's studio

  • In the forest in Arizona, I painted my horse with a palette knife in oils en plein air.

    In the forest in Arizona, I painted my horse with a palette knife in oils en plein air.

    By creating thick, textured brushstrokes with the palette knife, I captured the rustling of the trees in the background and the texture of my horse's mane.

    05 August 2015
    My customer has now purchased this painting and it is now hanging in their living room

    My customer has now purchased this painting and it is now hanging in their living room

    Now hanging on a collector's wall. White trees are depicted in thick layers of impasto oil paint. Canvas painting with oil paints. Canvas sides are black, so no frame is needed. It is unframed and wired, so it can be hung immediately. Its impasto technique adds texture and dimension to the artwork, making it visually stunning. Colors are vibrant and long-lasting with oil paints.

    27 July 2015
    My palette knives and thick layers of impasto are what I am using at the moment to paint Colorado landscapes in my studio.

    My palette knives and thick layers of impasto are what I am using at the moment to paint Colorado landscapes in my studio.

    Painting with palette knives and applying thick layers of paint allows me to create a textured, 3-dimensional look that captures the beauty of the Colorado landscape.

    23 July 2015
    The Scarlet Sails were painted in oils with a palette knife for Danielle

    The Scarlet Sails were painted in oils with a palette knife for Danielle

    This is a portrait of Danielle, based on the adventure novel "Scarlet Sails" written by Alexander Grin, which I used on the certificate I signed for you, but you can call it anything you like. You can find translation of the story here: His novella Scarlet Sails, first published in 1923, is very popular in Russia. It's lyrical, romantic, and almost magical. Alexander Grin was a writer who specialized in romantic short stories when the Petrograd Revolution hit in 1917. After serving in the Red Army for a short period of time, he returned to the city, where he met a young woman named Nina. Alexander was so taken by her that he wrote perhaps his best known novel with a young woman like her as the main character, "Alye Parusa," or "The Scarlet Sails." In 1923, this beautiful fairy tale took place in a fictional land where Longren, a sailor, went to work making toys while caring for Assol, his young daughter, after the premature death of his wife. In the forest, the young woman chased a toy boat, one she was supposed to sell, where she met an old man named Aigle, who claimed he was a great wizard. His prediction was that she would be taken away to a faraway land on a ship with scarlet sails by a prince someday. Although she was teased for believing the old man afterward, she believed him nonetheless. Eventually, a ship captain (with the English name of Arthur Grey) came along and fell in love with her, and when he learned of the prediction, he decked his ship with scarlet sails and swept her off her feet.

    29 June 2015
    A High Mile Thank You! Feedback from the customer:

    A High Mile Thank You! Feedback from the customer:

    I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart! From the beautiful state of Colorado! Regarding the piece you just sent. Thank you for sending it. It is in perfect condition. Once again, thank you very much. Thanks also for the beautiful print of "Sunflowers". That painting is my favorite, so having a high-quality print of it is a real treat for me. You are very talented, and I find it difficult to resist your paintings, so I will wait until the next art purchase, which may be very soon. With warm regards.

    29 May 2015
    Walking Couple September Romance Wall Art BY: OLena Art

    Walking Couple September Romance Wall Art BY: OLena Art

    depicting a couple walking under an umbrella in the city The painting captures the emotion of a couple in love, as they share an intimate moment under the umbrella, walking in the rain. The use of a palette knife gives the painting an impressionistic, dreamlike quality that allows the viewer to imagine the joy and romance of the moment.

    24 May 2015
    Mountain Living Studio presents new works from the OLena Art collection.

    Mountain Living Studio presents new works from the OLena Art collection.

    A collection of oil paintings hangs on the gallery wall. My technique for painting layers was to use a palette knife and thick layers of paint. The use of a palette knife and thick layers adds texture and depth to the paintings. This makes the paintings more dynamic and visually appealing, as the different layers and textures catch the light in different ways.

    28 March 2015
    Sunflower Field painting in progress by OLena Art

    Sunflower Field painting in progress by OLena Art

    With a palette knife. It's not finished, but worth sharing. Sunflowers are her favorite subject! Her palette knife creates thick impasto paint layers that bring the painting to life. As a result, the sunflower field is beautifully captured with vibrant colors and striking textures. In this painting, the impasto technique gives the sunflower petals a feeling of depth, creating a feeling of being in the field. Sunflower Field painting in progress by OLena Art

    12 March 2015
    The customer's feedback on my oil painting delivered last Tuesday

    The customer's feedback on my oil painting delivered last Tuesday

    She was very pleased with the painting and said it was even better than she expected. She also commented that the colors were vibrant and the painting had a great texture. She was very happy with the overall quality and said she would definitely recommend my artwork to others. Despite being busy this week, I finally had time to mention that the painting was delivered on Tuesday, and it arrived in excellent condition. I appreciate how well you packed it! As soon as we opened the box, my husband and I both fell in love with it, it is one of the most beautiful and vivid paintings we have ever seen. Immediately, it brightened up my living room. It is exactly what we wanted from the beginning, and I would like to thank you again for painting this beautiful piece for us. I hope you have a great weekend. Sharon"

    02 February 2015
    A commission for three paintings of Colorado autumn was sold.

    A commission for three paintings of Colorado autumn was sold.

    All three on one wall. A palette knife was used to paint this painting, and thick layers of impasto paint were applied. It depicted the vibrant colors of red, orange, yellow, and gold of the Colorado fall landscape. Various shapes and shades of trees and foliage are also seen in the painting, as well as the majestic mountains and rolling hills of the state. Autumn in Colorado is a beautiful time of year to paint.

    09 October 2014
    Work in progress Rippled Sunset with a Palette Knife (Reserved for Mike)

    Work in progress Rippled Sunset with a Palette Knife (Reserved for Mike)

    This painting captures the beauty of a rippled sunset in all its glory. It is reserved for Mike. By using a palette knife, a viewer can experience dawn over the lake of the sunset in a more tactile way. A feeling of peace and contentment is evoked by the colors and shapes.

    06 October 2014
    There is healing in it.

    There is healing in it.

    My father taught me the impasto technique of oil painting with a palette knife and I was inspired by many modern artists: Leonid Afremov, Lyudmila Agrich, Kim McAninch, Nancy Medina, Dima Dmitriev, etc... My other interests include fresco style paintings, abstracts, photography, and wood intarsia. The ability to perceive beauty brings inner peace and clarity. TRUTH, BEAUTY, AND GOODNESS is one. When inner peace is achieved, creation is possible. It can manifest itself outside in different forms, including art. According to John Updike, an artist creates something new without destroying anything in the process. There is still more that can be done with the art that has been created. With its energy, it transforms everything around it. There is healing in it.

    23 September 2014