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Svetlana Makarova

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  Svetlana Makarova My name is Svetlana Makarova, and I live in Ukraine. I have been creating art since childhood. Art is a vital part of my life. Though I don't have formal academic training, I am a self-taught painter with boundless imagination, developing a unique style and my own vision of the world through imagery in my paintings. I work in the genres of magical realism, symbolism, and surrealism, often blending styles within a single canvas. Some of my original works are held in private collections in Russia and the USA. My style and creativity have been influenced by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Henri Rousseau, Michael Parkes, Ilene Meyer, Freydoon Rassouli, Vladimir Kush, and others. My art is a journey into worlds where dreams intertwine with reality, and magic becomes an integral part of life. Through my paintings, I aim to express the interconnectedness of all things and to convey the inexpressible through my visual thoughts; I share my vision of the world and the one ...
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Pavel Petrenko

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  Pavel Petrenko My name is Pavel, and I am an artist based in the Seattle area, where I live, work, and create my paintings. I have been expressing myself through art since childhood, developing my skills intuitively and independently. I work with oils, acrylics, and 3D paint, on canvas, paper, and cardboard. My art moves between abstract forms that spark reflection and stylized portraits crafted in a pointillist technique—like a mosaic of cubes. Influenced by abstract expressionism, surrealism, and psychedelia, my work draws inspiration from masters like Salvador Dalí and Pablo Picasso. I invite viewers on a journey beyond the visible, where color, form, and imagination intersect.
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  Garuda Author: Svetlana Makarova Professional Oil Paint. 19.5x27.5 inch. Year: 2018-2021 Style: Symbolism, Fantasy Price: $2840 Inspired by Indian mythology, this painting depicts the legendary battle between Garuda, the divine king of birds, and the serpent king of the Nagas. Garuda appears as a powerful being with a human body, wings, and the head of a bird. His vibrant red form symbolizes fierce determination, strength, and freedom, while his green wings represent wisdom and spiritual insight. The conflict between Garuda and the serpent beings reflects one of humanity's oldest symbolic dualities: fire and water, sky and earth, spirit and matter. Through this mythological struggle, the painting explores the eternal tension between opposing forces that shape existence.
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  Apocalipse : New Religion Author: Svetlana Makarova Professional Oil Paint. 27.5x19.5 inch. Year: 2018-2021 Style: Symbolism, Magical Realism, Fantasy Price: $2800 In the distance, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge stretches across the bay. A closer look reveals that half of the bridge has collapsed. In the foreground stand the ruins of a temple. At its entrance, a nude woman sits in despair before a makeshift crucifix bearing the remains of a robot. The scene presents a vision of a future in which technological progress and the worship of artificial intelligence have evolved into a new form of religion. The broken bridge, ruined sanctuary, and fallen mechanical deity serve as symbols of a civilization brought to ruin by its own creations. The painting invites reflection on humanity's relationship with technology and the consequences of elevating its inventions beyond their intended purpose.
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  Expectation Author: Svetlana Makarova Professional Oil Paint. 19.5x27.5 inch. Year: 2018-2021 Style: Magical Realism, Fantasy, Symbolism Price: $2800 An angel in the form of a young woman sits atop the dome of a Hindu temple, patiently awaiting the sunrise. In the pre-dawn haze above the ocean, the first light of day appears on the horizon, casting a delicate ribbon of pink across the water's surface. Below, a coastal city begins to awaken. Fishing boats depart for the day's work while the shoreline slowly emerges from the morning mist. Even the clouds and prayer flags surrounding the temple seem suspended in stillness, sharing in a moment of anticipation. The painting captures the quiet beauty of transition—the timeless pause between night and day, expectation and renewal.
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  Medium Author: Svetlana Makarova Professional Oil Paint. 19.5x27.5 inch. Year: 2018-2021 Style: Magical Realism, Symbolism, Fantasy Price: $2200 A vast desert landscape stretches across the background. At its center stands a temple without doors—a symbol of the physical body, the vessel that houses the soul. Sand has drifted across the temple floor, representing the passage of time. The surrounding desert becomes a metaphor for time itself: past, present, and future existing within a single continuum. Suspended slightly above the ground, a young woman hovers in an ecstatic trance. A feather held in her hand serves as a link between the material and spiritual worlds. Above her soars a falcon, the embodiment of her liberated spirit. Time appears to have stopped. A water vessel hangs motionless in midair, and droplets remain frozen before they can reach the sand below. In this moment of transcendence, the medium's spirit merges with that of the falcon. Freed from earthly limitations...
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  Lady Dragon Author: Svetlana Makarova Professional Oil Paint. 19.5x27.5 inch. Year: 2018-2021 Style: Magical Realism, Symbolism, Fantasy Price: $3840 A young woman stands in the dark waters of a temple pool. Pink lotus blossoms float upon the still surface. Having only just entered the water, she draws her shoulders upward against its chill. One hand rests upon a stone idol, while the other holds the horn of a dragon emerging from the depths. From the shadows of a nearby doorway, three watchful eyes observe the scene. The imagery is deeply symbolic. The dark water represents hidden emotions and the unexplored depths of the inner self. The water dragon embodies the woman's inner power, rooted in emotion, intuition, and sensuality. The lotus flowers signify wisdom gained through lived experience and emotional growth. The mysterious eyes hint at unknown forces and undiscovered truths that remain beyond the limits of present understanding. The painting reflects the journey of self-di...
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  The Demon’s Love Author: Svetlana Makarova Professional Oil Paint. 19.5x27.5 inch. Year: 2018-2021 Style: Magical Realism, Symbolism, Fantasy Price: $3840 Drawing inspiration from Indian mythology, this painting depicts an encounter between a rakshasa demon and a dakini. At dawn, within the courtyard of an ancient temple, the beautiful dakini performs her morning ablutions. At that moment, she is approached by a demon who has long admired her from afar. As a gesture of devotion, he offers her a flower. Whether she will accept the gift remains uncertain. Her expression is both proud and reserved, yet not entirely unkind. The demon, meanwhile, stands in humble reverence, content merely to exist in the presence of her beauty. The painting explores a form of love that seeks nothing in return. It suggests that even a being regarded as monstrous can be capable of profound admiration, loyalty, and selfless affection toward something beautiful and unattainable.
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  Piligrim Author: Svetlana Makarova Professional Oil Paint. 23.5x31.5 inch. Year: 2018-2021 Style: Magical Realism, Symbolism Price: $2800 A solitary Buddhist traveler stands at the edge of a cliff overlooking a vast mountain landscape. Below, a valley lies hidden beneath layers of morning mist. Above, in the iridescent colors of dawn, the moon hangs in the sky, mirrored by a lone cloud drifting across the horizon. In the distance rises the majestic silhouette of Mount Fuji. The scene is filled with profound silence and stillness. The mountain and the traveler reflect one another as symbols of permanence and unwavering commitment to spiritual awakening. In contrast, the moon and cloud embody impermanence—beautiful yet fleeting forms destined to vanish with the coming day. Through these opposing images, the painting suggests a paradox at the heart of existence: everything is transient, and yet something eternal remains.
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  Keepers (The Guardians) Author: Svetlana Makarova Professional Oil Paint. 31.5x23.5 inch. Year: 2018-2021 Style: Magical Realism, Symbolism, Fantasy Price: $2200 This painting portrays the celestial guardians of the Wheel of Samsara. At the center sits a young woman upon a throne, a symbol of authority and responsibility. Beneath her lies a tiger skin, representing mastery over instinct and desire. A sword rests across her lap, signifying strength, justice, and higher judgment. Perched upon her shoulder is an owl, a traditional symbol of wisdom and clarity. Beside her stands an angel holding two contrasting objects: an ice cream cone, symbolizing refined earthly pleasures, and a vajra, the mythical weapon of the gods. The vajra represents spiritual strength, unwavering determination, and the power to shatter illusion in the pursuit of truth. Behind the throne, columns frame the Wheel of Samsara, while relief sculptures depict scenes from Hindu mythology. The guardians await the o...
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  Butterfly's Dream Author: Svetlana Makarova Professional Oil Paint. 23.5x31.5 inch. Year: 2018-2021 Style: Fantasy, Surrealism Price: $3000 Against a black background, vibrant streams of color intertwine and flow, giving rise to fantastical forms. Black-and-white geometric patterns cut through the chaos, introducing structure and order into an ever-changing visual universe. The work is inspired by the ancient philosophical question: What does a butterfly dream about? Perhaps its dreams are no different from those of the cosmic soul itself. Matter emerges from emptiness; motion arises from stillness; color, form, and life unfold from the void. Yet all creation remains fragile, capable of dissolving and reforming in an endless cycle of transformation. The painting reflects on the illusory nature of perception and reality. Just as human dreams blur the boundaries between imagination and existence, the butterfly's dream becomes a metaphor for the fleeting and subjective worlds cr...
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  Meditation Author: Svetlana Makarova Professional Oil Paint. 24x24 inch. Year: 2018-2021 Style: Symbolism, Magical Realism, Fantasy Price: $2200 A Buddhist monk meditates high in the mountains, surrounded by silence and vast open skies. Upon closer inspection, the monk is revealed to be a highly advanced artificial intelligence embodied in robotic form. Having attained Nirvana, he sits in perfect stillness as a thin wisp of smoke rises from the crown of his head—a subtle sign that his circuits have burned out in the final transcendence of consciousness. Beside him rests a sleeping lioness, symbolizing the mastery of instinct and emotion. In the distance, mountain peaks emerge through clouds and blue skies, representing spiritual elevation and the pursuit of enlightenment. The painting explores the intersection of technology, consciousness, and timeless spiritual aspiration.
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  Rivers of Creation Author: Pavel Petrenko Acrylic. 18x24 inch. Year: 2020 Price: $520 This mesmerizing artwork immerses viewers in a swirling, abstract vision inspired by the mythic rivers and cosmic energies of India. The composition is a vibrant tapestry of flowing lines and colors—emerald green, sapphire blue, golden yellow, and deep magenta—evoking the sacred rivers Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati as they intertwine and dance across the canvas. The dynamic movement suggests the eternal flow of life, creation, and spiritual transformation, central themes in Hindu cosmology. Subtle hints of organic forms emerge from the currents, reminiscent of lotus petals, serpents, and celestial clouds, all symbols of purity, wisdom, and divine presence in Indian tradition. The painting’s layered textures and luminous palette create a sense of depth and mystery, inviting viewers to lose themselves in its hypnotic patterns. The interplay of light and shadow, rendered with masterful acrilyc te...
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  Chromatic Currents Author: Pavel Petrenko Acrylic. 8x10 inch. Year: 2022 Price: $120 This artwork bursts with vibrant energy, blending bold yellows, reds, blues, and blacks in a dynamic, swirling composition. The colors appear to flow and collide, creating a sense of movement reminiscent of molten lava or energetic ocean waves. The yellow section at the top right radiates warmth and optimism, while the deep blues and blacks at the bottom evoke mystery and depth. Red and orange streaks cut through the center, suggesting passion and intensity. The texture is rich and tactile, with thick paint ridges that add dimension and invite closer inspection. Black lines snake through the colors, acting as boundaries and pathways that guide the viewer’s eye across the canvas. The interplay of light and dark creates dramatic contrasts, enhancing the sense of chaos and harmony. Small black dots punctuate the yellow, adding playful accents and breaking up the expanse. The overall effect is both ...
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  Veil of Varanasi Author: Pavel Petrenko Acrylic. 8x8 inch. Year: 2022 Price: $120 This painting evokes the mystical aura of India’s ancient city, Varanasi, where the Ganges flows and spiritual rituals unfold. The swirling blue at the center recalls the sacred river, believed to cleanse sins and connect mortals to the divine. Surrounding the blue, vibrant greens and yellows suggest lush temple gardens and the golden glow of oil lamps during evening aarti ceremonies. The pink and white mists resemble incense smoke rising in prayer, blurring the boundaries between the earthly and the spiritual. Black spaces hint at the unknown depths of history, where legends and secrets are hidden in shadow. The green, dotted textures evoke the intricate patterns of traditional Indian textiles and the foliage that frames temple courtyards. The yellow and orange at the bottom glow like marigold garlands, symbols of devotion and celebration. The glossy, textured surface mirrors the richness of India...
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$320

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  Midnight Over Rajasthan Author: Pavel Petrenko Acrylic & 3D paint. 16x20 inch Year: 2022 Price: $320 This painting captures the mysterious beauty of an Indian night sky, as seen above the deserts and palaces of Rajasthan. The canvas is dominated by deep black, evoking the vastness and quiet of midnight. Scattered across the darkness are bursts of red, green, and yellow, reminiscent of distant stars, lanterns, and festival fireworks. The red spots suggest the glow of temple fires and the flicker of diyas during Diwali, India’s festival of lights. Green patches evoke the lush gardens hidden within palace walls, their foliage illuminated by moonlight. Yellow glimmers recall the golden domes and spires of ancient temples, shining under the celestial canopy. The textured surface of the painting mimics the roughness of desert sands and the intricate carvings found on historic Indian monuments. Each color seems to float, as if suspended in the humid air of a summer night, blending ...
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  Face of the Infernal Author: Pavel Petrenko Acrylic & 3D paint. 11x14 inch Year: 2022 Price: $180 This painting reveals a haunting visage at its center, unmistakably shaped as the face of a devil. The eyes are deep and shadowed, glowing with a sinister yellow light that pierces through the swirling darkness. Two sharp horns rise from the forehead, their brightness contrasting with the fiery orange and red that surround the face. The mouth is twisted in a menacing grin, hinting at malice and hidden intentions. The background is a chaotic blend of reds and blacks, resembling flames and smoke that seem to engulf the figure. Blue and red streaks frame the lower part, like mystical energy radiating from the devil’s presence. The texture is rough and layered, amplifying the sense of turbulence and unrest. The devil’s features are partially obscured by swirling colors, as if emerging from the depths of the canvas to confront the viewer. The interplay of light and shadow creates an u...
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$220

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  Ascendant Spirit Author: Pavel Petrenko Acrylic & 3D paint. 8x10 inch Year: 2022 Price: $220 This luminous painting captures the essence of spiritual ascension and inner transformation. At its heart stands a radiant figure, bathed in golden and orange light, suggesting both warmth and enlightenment. The figure’s posture is gentle and contemplative, with arms folded or held close, evoking a sense of meditation or prayer. Swirling strokes above the head resemble a crown of flames, symbolizing awakening and the flow of energy from the universe. Earthy browns and greens in the background ground the composition, while dynamic brushwork creates a sense of movement and vitality. Blue and green arcs encircle the figure, adding vibrancy and suggesting the presence of an aura or protective energy. The interplay of colors and textures blurs the boundary between the physical and the spiritual, inviting viewers to reflect on the journey of self-discovery. The painting’s abstract style al...
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  Whispers of the Monsoon Author: Pavel Petrenko Acrylic & 3D paint. 8x10 inch. Year: 2022 Price: $220 This painting immerses the viewer in a vibrant dance of color and motion, reminiscent of the Indian landscape awakening under the first monsoon rains. The canvas is alive with swirling strokes of yellow, orange, and green, evoking fields of grass and wildflowers bending in the wind. Blue accents dart across the composition, suggesting the arrival of rain and the cool relief it brings to the earth. The background glows with warm, golden hues, capturing the heat and anticipation that precede the storm. Each brushstroke is energetic and spontaneous, conveying the restless spirit of nature. The interplay of colors and textures creates a sense of movement, as if the landscape itself is breathing and shifting. The painting’s abstract style invites viewers to interpret the forms as leaves, petals, or even birds caught in the monsoon’s embrace. There is a sense of renewal and transfor...
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$420

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  Devil’s Mosaic Author: Pavel Petrenko Acrylic & 3D paint. 14x11 inch. Year: 2020 Price: $420 This painting presents a haunting, abstract vision that hints at the presence of a devil’s face hidden within a labyrinth of color. The canvas is divided into irregular, mosaic-like segments, each outlined in glowing yellow-green, resembling cracks in ancient stone or the veins of a supernatural entity. Deep reds, greens, and purples fill the spaces, creating a sense of mystery and unease. Two small, pale dots near the center evoke the piercing eyes of a devil, staring out from the shadows and drawing the viewer’s attention. The fragmented arrangement suggests a face that is both concealed and revealed, as if the devil is lurking just beneath the surface. The interplay of dark and vibrant colors adds tension, hinting at the struggle between good and evil. The painting’s texture is smooth yet complex, with each segment contributing to the overall sense of hidden menace. The wooden fra...
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  Legion Descent Author: Pavel Petrenko Acrylic & 3D paint. 15.5x19.5 inch. Year: 2022 Price: $640 This painting unleashes a torrent of nearly identical, mask-like faces cascading diagonally across the canvas, evoking a sense of overwhelming invasion. Each face is outlined in vivid neon yellow, blue, or green, their expressions frozen in a mix of surprise and mischief. The repetition and density of these forms create a hypnotic rhythm, as if an army of clones is descending from above. The background is a warm, earthy orange, providing stark contrast to the cool, electric colors of the figures. Thick, textured brushstrokes give the faces a sense of movement, as if they are tumbling or rushing forward in unison. The diagonal composition intensifies the feeling of speed and chaos, suggesting an unstoppable force. Some faces overlap and blur together, reinforcing the idea of loss of individuality within the crowd. The painting’s energy is both playful and unsettling, inviting viewe...
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  Threshold of Wonder Author: Pavel Petrenko Acrylic & 3D paint. 14x11 inch. Year: 2020 Price: $320 This painting invites viewers into a vibrant, dreamlike interior, where reality and imagination blend seamlessly. At the center stands a glowing doorway, its yellow and orange stripes radiating energy and possibility. Above the door, a large, ethereal hand reaches down, as if guiding or blessing the space below. The hand’s presence adds a sense of mystery, suggesting intervention from a higher power or the touch of inspiration. To the left, a potted plant flourishes, its leaves rendered in lively greens and reds, symbolizing growth and vitality. On the right, another plant stretches upward, its yellow blooms glowing against the deep blue floor. The circular motif above the plant resembles a sun or a clock, hinting at the passage of time or the promise of a new day. The floor is streaked with yellow lines, creating movement and drawing the eye toward the doorway. Warm curtains fr...
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  Legion’s Gaze Author: Pavel Petrenko Acrylic & 3D paint. 23.5x18 inch. Year: 2021 Price: $440 This striking painting centers on a haunting, mask-like face rendered in deep blue and surrounded by a vibrant mosaic of smaller, similarly shaped forms. The central face stares out with piercing yellow eyes, its expression enigmatic and slightly menacing, as if watching over the multitude that surrounds it. Radiating lines of green, red, and yellow suggest wild hair or energy emanating from the figure, adding to its mysterious aura. The background is densely packed with rows of smaller faces or figures, each outlined in bright colors and arranged in a rhythmic pattern, evoking a sense of endless repetition or a gathering of spirits. The border is decorated with dots and dashes, framing the scene and enhancing its ceremonial feel. The texture is rich and tactile, with thick, layered brushstrokes that give the painting a sense of depth and movement. The interplay of colors—blues, reds...
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  Venom Unleashed Author: Pavel Petrenko Acrylic & 3D paint. 14x11 inch. Year: 2020 Price: $320 This dramatic painting captures the moment of a serpent’s attack, its mouth wide open in a fierce display of power and danger. The snake’s scales are rendered in vibrant greens and yellows, each outlined with electric precision, creating a mesmerizing pattern that draws the viewer’s eye along the creature’s sinuous body. Red spots near the mouth suggest drops of venom or blood, heightening the sense of imminent threat. The background is a deep, shadowy black, emphasizing the snake’s luminous form and adding intensity to the scene. The open jaws and exposed fangs are painted with striking detail, conveying both aggression and vulnerability. The composition is dynamic, with the snake’s head thrust forward as if breaking through the boundaries of the frame. The textured brushwork adds depth and movement, making the serpent appear almost alive. The interplay of light and shadow enhances...
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  Twin Souls Under the Stars Author: Pavel Petrenko Acrylic & 3D paint. 14x18 inch. Year: 2020 Price: $475 This evocative painting portrays two luminous, soul-like figures standing side by side beneath a sky alive with bursts of cosmic energy. Each soul is outlined in vibrant, dotted strokes—one glowing with warm reds and oranges, the other radiating with gentle yellows and greens—symbolizing their unique yet harmonious spirits. Wide-brimmed hats rest atop each figure, suggesting a shared journey or a meeting of kindred spirits. Their bodies are adorned with swirling, organic lines, representing the flow of energy and emotion between them. The background is a deep blue, scattered with star-like patterns that evoke the infinite universe and the mystery of existence. White and green bursts around the figures suggest the presence of other souls or the blessings of the cosmos. The textured brushwork and intricate patterns invite viewers to contemplate the connection between these ...
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