Rain on Lenin street Painting

The basis of my work is an impression. This is an attempt to tune the viewer to the same wave that I was on at the moment when observation turned into contemplation. I like the process itself. I use a soft, raw watercolor undercoat (the first layer) and rough, covering strokes with a palette knife at the second, final stage. This creates light transparent shadows and dense, bright light. For me, some understatement is important, moving away from high detail towards emotional coloring. Participates in local and regional exhibitions and plein airs. Works are in private collections in Russia, England, Canada, USA, Spain and Lithuania.