Original artwork description:

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Watercolor painting A fight with a shadow Alexander Arkadievich Litvinov

"Fighting the Shadow" is a mesmerizing watercolor painting that captures the essence of a courageous soldier amidst the echoes of a battle. The portrait takes center stage, presenting a commanding figure mounted on a majestic white horse. The soldier, with a resolute gaze and determined expression, wields a shield in one hand and a gleaming sword in the other, embodying strength and unwavering resolve. The artist skillfully employs a vibrant watercolor technique, blending delicate hues and translucent layers to create an ethereal atmosphere. The colors range from soft pastels to intense splashes of deep blues, fiery oranges, and muted greens, mirroring the dynamic emotions and tumultuous energy of the battlefield. Surrounding the central figure, the echoes of the battle come to life on the canvas. Fading in and out of focus, these spectral scenes capture fleeting glimpses of chaos and conflict. The artist adeptly renders the scattered fragments of war, utilizing loose brushstrokes and gentle washes to suggest smoke, swirling dust, and shattered landscapes. Hints of armor, weaponry, and distant soldiers allude to the fierce engagement that occurred. The composition is carefully balanced, with the soldier and his steed positioned in the foreground, commanding attention and serving as a focal point amidst the chaos. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the soldier's armor, meticulously capturing the glint of light on metal and the texture of the fabrics. As viewers engage with "Fighting the Shadow," they are drawn into a narrative of bravery and resilience. The painting evokes a sense of both the immediate intensity of the battle and the enduring spirit of the soldier. It invites contemplation on the complexities of conflict, the sacrifices made, and the shadows that soldiers confront and conquer in the pursuit of justice and peace.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "A fight with a shadow"
* ARTISTS: Alexander Arkadievich Litvinov
* SIZE: 28.5x34.5 cm/'11.22x13.58 inches'
* MEDIUM: watercolor, pen, paper
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: Photos provide accurate information about the product.

About the artists: Alexander Arkadievich Litvinov was born on May 18, 1967 in the city of Lubny. He graduated from the Lubensk secondary school № 1. One of his favorite lessons was drawing. I was even more attracted by studies at an art school, where boys and girls were introduced to high art thanks to the wise teachers Vasily Semenyuta, Anatoly Kharchuk, Nikolai Korablev, Tamara Moshnikoviy. Especially in his artistic development, Alexander owes to Vasily Ivanovich Semenyuta, his classical school of teaching, which he enriched in his time through his acquaintance with famous artists Alexei Asaulenko and Petr Likhin. And also an extremely important role in the passion for painting was played by the fact that Alexander's father, Arkady Petrovich Litvinov, was both a talented artist and an excellent teacher. He had 53 years of teaching experience - he taught drawing and drawing at the Lubensk school №8, many of his students connected their professions with artistic creativity. Alexander's elder brother, Oleg Arkadyevich Litvinov, a member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine, now lives in Odessa, also chose the artistic path.

And after leaving school, Alexander served in the army, where his artistic talent came in handy - in Soviet times, visual agitation was highly valued. He served in Dnepropetrovsk, where two personal exhibitions of his paintings were organized. While still at school, Alexander began to design books, in particular, children's literature. He received his first creative fee in the tenth grade from the publishing house "Raduga" for the design of the book by Anatoly Rybakov "Krosh's Vacation". Later she studied at the Odessa Theater and Art School, specializing in "Decoration of puppet shows and artistic and props art."

Studying at the school and passion from childhood with historical and biblical literature greatly influenced the creative manner of the artist. He works in the style of the so-called figurative art, where the main thing is the image of the human body.

Materials used:

watercolor, pen

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