Original artwork description
Helen (2016) is a 160x93 cm oil on canvas by Zakhar Shevchuk, painted in an academic style with a focus on tonal harmony. The nude is seated in profile, her form integrated into a silvery-grey background. Rather than using bright light, Shevchuk relied on soft shadows to highlight the figure, creating a subdued and meditative atmosphere.
The artist’s central goal was to explore the dialogue between warm and cool colors. Skin tones merge seamlessly with the surrounding greys, while fabrics add depth through rich reds, purples, and earthy hues. The floral scarf introduces a subtle vibrancy, balancing restraint with liveliness.
Helen is one of Shevchuk’s larger academic works, notable for its quiet intensity and technical refinement. For collectors, it offers both scale and intimacy – a work that honors tradition while carrying the signature of a contemporary Ukrainian painter.
Materials used:
Oil
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 93 x 160 x 3cm (unframed)
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Photorealistic
- Subject: Nudes and erotic
Tags:
#seated nude#classical realism#ukrainian art#warm skin#academic style#grey palette#quiet strength#figurative study#life-size nude#tonal harmony
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Original artwork description
Helen (2016) is a 160x93 cm oil on canvas by Zakhar Shevchuk, painted in an academic style with a focus on tonal harmony. The nude is seated in profile, her form integrated into a silvery-grey background. Rather than using bright light, Shevchuk relied on soft shadows to highlight the figure, creating a subdued and meditative atmosphere.
The artist’s central goal was to explore the dialogue between warm and cool colors. Skin tones merge seamlessly with the surrounding greys, while fabrics add depth through rich reds, purples, and earthy hues. The floral scarf introduces a subtle vibrancy, balancing restraint with liveliness.
Helen is one of Shevchuk’s larger academic works, notable for its quiet intensity and technical refinement. For collectors, it offers both scale and intimacy – a work that honors tradition while carrying the signature of a contemporary Ukrainian painter.
Materials used:
Oil
Details:
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 93 x 160 x 3cm (unframed)
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Photorealistic
- Subject: Nudes and erotic
Tags:
#seated nude#classical realism#ukrainian art#warm skin#academic style#grey palette#quiet strength#figurative study#life-size nude#tonal harmony
Zakhar Shevchuk
Ukraine
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Artist Statement:Art, to me, is a profound exploration of the world that surrounds us—a journey of discovery, experience, and self-understanding. It is a medium through which I unravel the essence... Read more