welovepaintings:

Andrew Remnev

“My paintings are distinguished by attention to detail and meticulous decorating a conditional Russian style. Other works are written in a different, more symbolic way. However, they have in common with the first accented by decorative: a careful selection of details, almost laconic, bordering on cheap popular. I tried to convey a sense of wonder, the unique experience of touching the mystery … ”

artofrussia.com

i’ve got the sudden desire to paint on canvas again?? it’s been like 7 years since ive last used oil paint (i wasn’t very good w/ it to begin with but i was like 11 years old at the time so) but i really want to use it again for some reason

i want to do a self-portrait because i’m v good at drawing myself

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