Yelena Sidorova

Friendly Fishes-3, Original Painting

2024

Artist Comments
Lotus flowers float on a pond while koi fish peacefully swim below. A dragonfly flies above, witnessing the tranquil aquatic scene. Artist Yelena Sidorova made the artwork by painting silk with acrylics and dyes, using black and gold resist to control the colors from spreading. She steamed the piece as a final step to protect and preserve its brightness.

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: fish, pond, koi, lotus, silk, vertical, dragonfly, insect, flowers, floral, cool, water, nature, flora, modern , mixed media artwork, blue

Friendly Fishes-3
Yelena Sidorova
Acrylic paint, dyes, and black and gold resist on stretched silk
Painting wraps around edges
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front and back
2024
24 in. h x 12 in. w x .8 in. d
3 lbs. 0 oz.