Ladies in the rain (2026) Original Acrylic Painting by Bogdan Shiptenko

In this work, I wanted to capture a simple, almost cinematic moment — two figures standing close under bright red umbrellas, surrounded by the noise of the city and the quiet intimacy of rain. There is something deeply human in these small pauses, when the world keeps moving, but time briefly slows down for us.

I painted the figures in acrylic with expressive, loose brushstrokes, allowing them to feel alive and spontaneous. The background is built using fragments of newspaper layered onto stretched canvas, creating a textured, urban surface that reflects the rhythm of everyday life. The contrast between the monochrome text and the vivid red umbrellas became central to the composition — a balance between chaos and emotion, information and feeling.

For me, this piece is about connection in a crowded world — about presence, closeness, and shared moments that exist quietly within the noise.

Size: 6x6 inches (15x15 cm)
Medium: Acrylic and newspaper on stretched canvas
Signed: On the front and back
Certificate of Authenticity: Included
Ready to hang

Materials used:

Stretched canvas, newspaper, acrylic

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 15.24 x 15.24 x 2.54cm (unframed) / 15.24 x 15.24cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: People and portraits

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