Behind the Chalkboard (2023)Oil painting by Alexandra Jagoda (Ovcharenko)

▪︎ !!!Before being shipped to the buyer, the painting will be stretched on a wooden stretcher
▪︎ oil on unstretched premium quality linen canvas
▪︎ size 80 x 60cm ≈ 31 x 24”, depth 2cm ≈ 0,7"
▪︎ covered with a protective varnish to prevent it from dust and sunlight.
▪︎The painting is signed on the back and a certificate of authenticity is attached.


This painting is a nostalgic reflection on childhood curiosity and the quiet power of learning. I wanted to capture the moment of stillness before action — the moment a young girl knows the answer but chooses to keep it to herself. The orange ribbons in her hair pop brightly against the backdrop of chalkboard equations, emphasizing individuality and warmth in a world of logic and numbers. It's a tribute to all the quiet thinkers.

This oil painting captures a tender and evocative moment: a schoolgirl seen from behind, standing before a board filled with mathematical formulas. Her red ribbons glow warmly against the forest-green backdrop, adding a touch of playfulness to an otherwise studious scene.
The artist’s brushstrokes are lively and textured, emphasizing movement within the girl’s hair and clothing while softening the surrounding space. The contrast between innocence and intellectual challenge gives the artwork a layered emotional depth. This piece fits well in interiors that embrace storytelling, softness, and contemporary figurative charm.

Materials used:

linen canvas, oil paint, brushes

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 60 x 83 x 2cm (unframed) / 60 x 80cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: People and portraits

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