Painter of Presence
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‘Awakening to love through witnessing beauty’
Reconnecting you with your innermost self
Have you been depleted by the unending demands of modern life? Dizzy from too many to-dos and yet not enough?
I invite you to join me and rest. A painting is a journey leading you back to yourself. Flowers, beautiful objects or a face of a loved one, a painting leads you back home. A painting created from life carries life and offers nourishment: in observing exquisite beauty we are reminded that all is well and life is a precious gift.
Classically trained and painting exclusively from life, Tatyana creates paintings of presence and staying power. Whether it is a commissioned work, a custom portrait or a painting Tatyana put together in her naturally lit studio, these artworks go beyond imagery, likeness or color harmony: they journey to a place of timelessness, trust and serenity. In witnessing life, its breath and evolution, Tatyana creates these painting journeys that are as real as life because they are created from presence.
Presence is a precious commodity that is quickly drowned out by the demands of modern life. As a result of Tatyana’s classical training, rigorous studio practice, and a commitment to paining from life she has spent countesses hours in observation, attuning to the subject. Be it florals, still lives or people - beauty comes to life as it’s being witnessed.
Testimonials
“Tatyana's studio is a world unto itself, full of beautiful paintings, props, pigments and potions that make you feel like you've time travelled to visit one of the old Masters. For me, sitting for Tatyana was an opportunity to inhabit this world, where the rules and values are entirely different from everyday society -- where there's no place for rush, hustle or halfheartedness. The rules that govern the world of Tatyana's studio have to do with sensitivity, observation, communion and reverence, and in an impatient, digital age, it is a real gift to witness and share in work being executed this way.“
— R. G.
“The experience of being painted by Tatyana was very humbling and enriching. In the anticipation I created an expectation… I wanted to desperately portray my ‘best self’.
After sitting for a couple of hours whilst talking to Tatyana I noticed the mask dropping, the ‘best self’ giving way to the true self, with all its desires, shadows and everything in between.
Tatyana has a way of extricating the being beyond the stories of self and leaving you feeling deeply seen and in touch with parts of your self you might not have noticed before or have ignored for a while. I came away from this experience feeling alive, important, valued and most importantly with a strong sense of self.”
— V. W.
“I feel blessed to have been painted by Tatyana. Firstly for witnessing, from the paintings point of view, the ancient art form she breathes such talented and skilled life into, secondly for the hours of quality time alone in the presence of such an amazingly wise and worldly woman. I was both grateful for the rare experience and sad it was over when the project ended.”
— M. T.
“The outcome is beyond my expectations and wishes… I could have never foreseen so much beauty in the process and therefore the final result.”
— V. W.
“I love this painting of the Lilly of the valley, Tatyana, both for its artistry and technique, and for the thoughts behind it. I am going to hang it above my desk. . [The painting] will be doubly special to me [as it reminds me of my mother] - she would have loved your work very much. And she loved flowers, as do I!”
— K. C.
Custom Painting Inquiry
For your custom portrait or painting, book a studio visit and after discovering your vision I will prepare a proposal and walk you through the process of having your custom painting or your commissioned portrait painted as easy as 1-2-3!