Yelena Sidorova

Evening Tea, Original Painting

2023

Artist Comments
A red-haired girl enjoys a cup of tea on her balcony. Accompanied by her dog, they relish the night's gentle breeze as they observe the town below. The artwork celebrates the distinctive qualities of silk painting, emphasizing its softness, shimmering appearance, and jewel-like characteristics. The creation process involves dyes and acrylic paints, with colors swiftly moving across the fabric to achieve a blending effect. The black and gold resists control the spreading of the dyes, allowing for the development of bold lines, distinct shapes, and intricate details. As the final step, artist Yelena Sidorova steams the surface to enhance its vibrancy and ensure its color-fastness.

About the Artist
Artist Yelena Sidorova creates diverse subjects, from still lifes and architecture to figurative compositions. She transforms a plain piece of silk into art inspired by the world around her, infusing every drop of dye with a touch of magic into her existence. "My art is a gentle therapist who helps me through the darkest periods of my life and illuminates the joyous times," says Yelena. She obtained her Master's degree in Fine Art with a major in Oil Painting and Art History before moving to the United States in 1997. Despite the hurdles of establishing a creative career, her talent and strong work ethic propelled her to success in the competitive art world. Yelena works in her well-organized and spacious basement studio, where her feelings, dreams, and thoughts materialize. Beyond her art, Yelena enjoys walking, cycling, and chatting with her daughter in their favorite café.

Words that describe this painting: figurative, woman, spring, portrait, basket, dog, whimsical, silk, dye, face, smile, pet, Europe, city, street, hair, tea, moon, colorful, buildings, terrace, balcony, friends, expressionism, people, travel, mixed media artwork, blue

Evening Tea
Yelena Sidorova
Acrylic paint, dyes, and black and gold resist on stretched silk
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2023
30 in. h x 30 in. w x 1.5 in. d
8 lbs. 0 oz.