Galina Herndon

Personal

I was born and raised in Russia, and studied Museology, including History and Culture of Art, in Moscow. For 14 years I worked with archaeology researchers, creating technical illustrations for publication. Following a move to the US I began artistic oil painting in 1999.

My art is a way to communicate. I use color, energy, and movement to connect emotionally to the viewer. I often paint with a sense of nostalgia, both personally and more broadly.
I primarily paint with oils on canvas because it allows changes during the creative process. At times, I'll see a different, better image while I paint.
I like to use a palette knife in addition to traditional brushes. I also work with acrylics on canvas and paper, and drawings on paper using ink, charcoal, and chalky artist crayons.
I would describe my style as semi-abstract. My subjects remain recognizable, but I bend perspective and distance to add energy and motion.

Baccalaureate in Museum Studies. Russian State Humanities University (Moscow) 1996

Awards

Solo Exhibition - Artist Galina Herndon: A Vision of Russia, 2018, Aimee' Jewelry and Fine Art Gallery
First Prize, 2015 Brookhaven Arts Festival, City of Brookhaven, GA
Honorable Mention, 2014 Colors Festival of Arts, Roswell, GA
Galina created the 2013 artwork for official poster and t-shirt, 25th Decatur Arts Festival, Decatur, GA
Artistic Merit Award, 2013 magic city art connection, Birmingham, AL
2nd Place Best in Show, 37th Atalaya Arts Festival, Huntington Beach, SC 2012
Honorable Mention, 2012 Roswell Arts Festival, Roswell, GA
2nd Place Best in Show, 21st Annual Colors Festival of Arts, Roswell, GA 2011
Alice San Pietro Painting Award, 2009 4th Street Festival, Bloomington, IN
Best of Show Award, 19th Annual Colors Festival of Arts, Roswell, GA 2009
Artistic Honor Award, Manatee Festival of the Arts, Apollo Beach, FL 2009
Artistic Merit Award, 37th Riverside Arts Festival, Jacksonville, FL, 2008
Jury Award: Best Painting, 2008 Virginia-Highland Summerfest, Atlanta, GA
Honorable Mention, 18th Annual Colors Festival of Arts, Roswell, GA 2008
Patron Purchase Award, 2008 Apollo Beach Manatee Festival of the Arts, FL
Second Place Award, 200...