Yelena Sidorova

Orange Summer, Original Painting

2024

Artist Comments
A woman sits in a green armchair, cradling a ginger cat on her lap. Red flowers bloom around her, while colorful bottles and fruits rest on nearby tables. A lone dragonfly hovers above. Artist Yelena Sidorova created this artwork by painting silk with acrylics and dyes, using black and gold resist to control the colors from spreading. She then steamed the piece to protect and preserve its vibrant colors.

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, season, summer, portrait, cat, whimsical, silk, dye, pet, hair, dragonfly, pear, cherry, flower, playful, pet, people, fashion, modern , mixed media artwork, blue

Orange Summer
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
2024
36 in. h x 36 in. w x 1.5 in. d
12 lbs. 0 oz.