Holding Summer (2026) Original Mixed-media Painting by Irina Plaksina

I created this still life as a celebration of warmth, light, and simple beauty. I was inspired by the contrast between bold color and delicate forms — the softness of the bouquet, the quiet presence of oranges, and the fleeting lightness of a butterfly. This composition reflects a moment of calm joy, where everyday objects become luminous and alive.

I enjoy working with mixed media, combining acrylic, wax pencil and collage elements to create texture, color and a light sense of whimsy. Paper for collage elements is handmade and made by me.

Signed on the back and on the front.

Original painting, one of kind!
Handmade 100% by Irina Plaksina.

Materials used:

Acrylic, wax pencils

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 42 x 59.4 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 42 x 59.4cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Still life