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"When Courage Prevailed"

Colorful Tulips in Glass Vase – Modern Acrylic Still Life

These stylized flowers, with their bold outlines and smooth color fields, emerge from a clear vase, revealing intricate root structures within the water.

Tropical Blues. Acrylic

Whispers in the wind.

It was a windy day and I noticed what I always called "the wish flower" as a child and snapped the picture.

Great idea ..Self-Taught Artist | Never Too Late to Create at 60+ 🎨
I picked up my first paintbrush at age 60 and haven't looked back! Sharing my journey through acrylics, oils, and watercolors. Discover creative inspiration, beginner painting tips, and proof that it’s never too late to start a new hobby. Explore my diverse art portfolio and daily painting practice.

Light before the Rain. Acrylic on wood.

Tired Soul of Ukraine 💛💙🏵💐💎

Втомлена Душа України 🇺🇦

‼Мy new painting 🖼

Watercolor on Fabriano paper

Size:24 inch x 18 inch

#oleksandraguyowart,,#Soul, #Ukrainians, #Vinok

#Tired

Tired Soul of Ukraine is an expressive watercolor portrait by Ukrainian-Canadian artist Oleksandra Guyowa, painted on Fabriano watercolor paper (24 x 18 inches). The work captures a moment of quiet introspection: a young woman crowned with a vibrant wreath of spring flowers gently touches her forehead, as if listening to her inner thoughts.

The composition portrays a young woman crowned with a vibrant wreath of blossoms, gently touching her forehead in a quiet moment of reflection.

The floral crown recalls the traditional Ukrainian vinok, a symbol of youth, beauty, and connection to nature. Through luminous washes of color and expressive brushwork, the artist allows the flowers and figure to merge into a flowing harmony of purples, warm corals, and fresh greens. The watercolor medium enhances a sense of softness and emotional The composition captures a young woman in a moment of quiet fatigue, her hand resting against her forehead, crowned with a traditional Ukrainian vinok - a wreath symbolizing youth, femininity, and a deep connection to nature.

Guyowa’s fluid watercolor technique allows color and emotion to dissolve into one another, as vibrant blossoms merge with the figure’s form. The palette - rich violets, warm corals, and soft greens—creates a delicate tension between vitality and exhaustion, beauty and introspection.

The floral crown evokes the traditional Ukrainian vinok, a symbol of youth, beauty, and connection to nature. Through luminous washes of color and fluid brushwork, the artist creates an atmosphere where the figure appears almost to dissolve into blossoms and light. The palette - rich purples, warm corals, fresh greens, and golden highlights- suggests renewal, femininity, and the emotional awakening associated with spring.

Rooted in Ukrainian cultural symbolism yet universal in emotional resonance, the work reflects on the inner life of modern femininity—where strength and vulnerability coexist. The vinok becomes both adornment and weight, a poetic emblem of identity, memory, and

quiet endurance.

I am sitting here thinking about putting her on my left shoulder. She would look great as a tattoo herself

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Essence of Sydney

This vibrant digital artwork presents a dynamic interpretation of Sydney's maritime spirit, blending abstract forms with a rich palette of colors. The textured layers evoke the movement of water and sails, inviting viewers to explore the interplay of light and shadow. Each brushwork detail reflects the artist's multicultural influences, merging elements of Hungarian and Australian culture into a cohesive visual narrative.

Sam's artistic journey, rooted in a diverse upbringing, shines through in this piece, which aims to awaken curiosity and inspire a sense of tranquility. The artwork embodies a unique connection to its surroundings, making it a captivating addition to any space, inviting contemplation and appreciation. Protected @arthelper.com

My attempt

Island of Life, an autonomous space where elements coexist in balance, inviting reflection on independence, connection, and the silence of space.

The old and the new and everything in between - San Francisco

Glacier National Park

How lucky can I be to live this life. This cowboy is moving the herd home from the high summer pasture.

Green reflections.

Unhinged Mindscape. Markers and colored pencils.

Russian roulette

Oil on board 45x50 cm

''Life in the forest'', ink / watercolor on paper, 50x40 cm

Silent Connection

Calla Lilies Trail, Oils on canvas.

This is one of the pieces I am most proud of. It took me several months to complete. It was a commissioned piece for two of my friends, and tells the story of their life and love. It is an illustration of them, in their apartment, watching their favorite movie, eating their favorite meal (Ramen with pops from mcdonalds) with their artwork on the walls, and their pets hanging out with them. Even the jack astors in the window holds meaning: where they had their first date. Its a beautiful story for a beautiful couple. The details give you something new to look at everytime you look at it. Hope you all love it as much as my friends do.❤

Sole Sentinel with Bird - I consider this a signature piece. It was taken Thatcher NYS Park outside of Albany, NY. This is a favorite spot that I like to come to when I need to meditate and become grounded. It is a place of silence and isolation. Having the hawk swoop by was an added bonus. I have been recording "my tree" all year in order to capture its various seasonal transitional stages. This was taken at the beginning of May of this year so it was just beginning to bud.

Take the long way home

Here: Congo, the Inga Falls

Mixed media on polyester film 80 x 60 cm

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Boat on hold...

My New Hat Series # 59

The Space Bar is where all non-earthlings relax and kickback

I painted this a few weekends ago. There was a car show and right out front of my studio was a hippie van in an old school bus. They inspired this piece. Inside the van was a Granny Square Afghan and rainbow Pom Pom trim which inspired some of the elements in the painting. And one of the best songs ever, purple rain, came on while it was painting so you can guess what area that is.

This is completely different from my normal style of painting, but I really enjoyed it and I’m just putting it out there to see what happens.

Fluid Art Floral Surprise.

I wish I could fly Mummy.

Let's compete

Hints of Gladness

This collage is made from paper scraps - mostly just scraps from recycled magazines. The title comes from the poem "When I Am Among the Trees" by Mary Oliver.

Kunstknoet Elizabeth Zijlstra.

Gemaakt van karton en papier waterverf en stift gefotografeerd.

Mensen met het zelfde doel. Varen naar een andere wereld met nieuwe kansen en mogelijkheden.

Artwork Title: "Synchronous Evolution: The Code of Matter"

​Concept and Genesis:

This project originates from a fascination with the "zero point"—the moment where cold, binary digital information intersects with the biological complexity of life. It is an exploration of extracting hidden beauty from raw, technical structures, reflecting the struggle between data chaos and the order of matter.

​Technique: Digital Genetic Relief

Each layer of the polymer acts as the "genetic code" of the object. Through precise, brutal thermal fusion, I translate mathematical algorithms into a physical structure that becomes a new, synthetic tissue. This is a fusion of biology and digital files—a transformation of abstract information into a tangible entity.

​The Message:

The piece serves as a record of consciousness in an algorithmic world. It demonstrates that even within the realm of harsh, industrial technology, it is possible to extract beauty that serves as a unique testament to human presence within digital data. The work highlights the tension between the human element and the machine, where technique is no longer just a tool, but a new layer of reality.

​A note on the photography:

Please excuse the quality of these photographs. I am not a professional photographer, and unfortunately, these images fail to capture the true depth, texture, and physical intensity of the piece. The actual work has a presence and structural detail that a camera lens simply cannot fully convey.

My best and personal favorite photograph. A human and a camera.