Paula Craioveanu Art

Medusa and Perseus part of my Neo Mythology series. Shipped rolled in a tube, well packed, from Europe, by DHL. Artist Statement "I started by painting interiors, being interested...

"Shape of Water", pencil and ultramarine tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. Large drawing. Shipped rolled in a tube, from Europe, using DHL or Fe...

"Blessed" Part of "Nude in Interior" series. Original work on colored paper, with pencil and blue ultramarine tempera on red colored paper, inspired by Matisse. Size is 7.5x19.5in...

“Nocturne for a Feline Soul, tempera acrylic pencil on paper. Shipped rolled in a tube, well packed, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This particular piece is in my studio in Fort L...

"Philosopher" . Original, unique painting. oil on canvas, 30x38in. Shipped rolled in a tube from Europe using DHL or FedEx, no custom or import fees in the US. Free shipping with FRE...

Amphibian Man, acrylic on canvas, 200x100cm, 80x40in The painting was inspired by an amphibious creature called Ichtyandro, half man half fish, able to live and breath in both worlds...

Centaur with Arch 100x70cm / 30x27in ink, graphite, tempera on paper large size, shipped rolled in a tube directly from the artist's studio. 1st Dibs offers free shipping up to $20...

"End of Innocence" Part of "Blue Nude" series, inspired by Matisse, works on paper. Female nude seen by a female artist - female gaze. Original large...

"The Sphinx" The Sphinx is a mythical creature with the head of a woman, the body of a lion, and the wings of an eagle. Part of "Neo Mythology" series. Original work on colored pape...

"Guardian Angel” 27.5x19.5in / 70x50cm Pencil and sepia ink on watercolor paper. Shipped rolled in a tube, directly from the artist's studio. Shipping anywhere in the world. Registe...

"Blue Dancer” 27.5x19.5in / 70x50cm Part of my Blue Nude series, inspired by Matisse. Ultramarine tempera on paper. Shipped rolled in a tube from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This pa...

"Night Blues" Female Nude, seen from the back, and a second view in the mirror. from another perspective. Part of "Nude in Interior" series, inspired by Matisse. Ultramarine tempera ...

"Sensory Experience", pencil and ultramarine tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. Large drawing. Shipped rolled in a tube, from Florida, US. This particular piece is in my studio in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Other pieces are in my other studios in Europe, or in NY. Artist Statement "I started by painting interiors, being interested in space and perspective through my studies. These scenes evolved, when I added the human figure. I focused more on the human figure and its relation to the background. The human figure is more present than ever in my paintings now. As a woman artist I’ve been preoccupied with the female form and its imagery. One of my goals was to capture the solitary moments and the nude’s relation to the surrounding space. My interest turned from depicting the space to rendering the atmosphere and the scene as a whole, the feeling a woman adds to the environment: warmth, desire, joy, a feeling of power and control, or the opposite – sadness, despair. Here is a collection of figurative paintings, exploring the nudes in interior spaces, seeing the nudes from my perspective, as a woman artist, considering the physical and spiritual realities of a woman’s body, in a new level of intimacy. My paintings are the opposite of objectifying a woman’s or a man’s anatomy. Painted works, featuring female nudes and a also men nudes...

Blue (Female) Nude. Inspired by Matisse. Part of my Nude in Interior series. Original, signed. 50x70cm / 19.5x27.5in actual size ink, graphite, tempera on paper Shipping rolled in ...

"Cabinet of Curiosities" Oil on canvas Large original, one-of-a-kind, painting 39x27in Shipped stretched and framed. In this new series artist explores and brings together the old an...

"Desire", nude, ultramarine tempera on colored paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. Shipped rolled in a tube, Fast shipping anywhere in the world - 7 days. Fe...

"Sky is the limit", love and passion. Original work on colored paper, with blue ultramarine tempera on red colored paper, inspired by Matisse. Size 2is 7.5x19.5in / 70x50cm . Ship...

"Summer Blue", pencil and ultramarine tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. Nude shown in a Victorian interior, in a cinematic view. In a distorted ...

"Boy with Unicorn", acrylic on canvas, 100x100cm, 39×39in Shipped rolled in a tube. Comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist. “Boy with Unicorn” is a powerful a...

"Don't Look Back" This painting was inspired by ancient masks and statues and it's part of my Neo-Mythology series. Painted with acrylic on round canvas (20cm / 8in) Unique work, no...

"The Stair in the Tower" - original large art by Paula Craioveanu Original, large, unique painting, oil on canvas, 31.5x23.6in / 80x60cm. Shipped rolled in a tube. Check 1stDibs code FREESHIP This painting, a study of an elaborate spiral staircase, demonstrates the artist’s skill in merging architectural elegance with a dynamic sense of movement and mystery. The subject itself—a wrought iron spiral staircase—becomes more than a functional object; it transforms into a metaphor for transcendence, curiosity, and the infinite. The staircase is richly ornate, with swirling ironwork patterns and intricate details that capture the eye. The artist emphasizes the craftsmanship, elevating the staircase into a work of art itself. The ornamental designs echo Baroque or Rococo influences, known for their flamboyance and decorative excess. The spiral is inherently dynamic, drawing the viewer’s gaze upward in a continuous loop. This quality imbues the staircase with motion and energy, almost as if it is alive, spiraling into another dimension. The artist employs a dramatic perspective, positioning the viewer at the base of the staircase, looking upward. This composition evokes a sense of aspiration or awe, as if the staircase ascends to an unknown destination. The light filtering through the structure accentuates the curvature and creates a contrast between the solid metal of the staircase and the soft, ephemeral glow of the environment. This interplay of light and shadow enhances the mood, making the staircase seem both tangible and ethereal. The cool metallic grays and silvers of the staircase reflect its materiality, suggesting durability and permanence. At the same time, the reflective surfaces give it a shimmering, almost celestial quality. The background is suffused with warm, earthy tones—yellows, browns, and muted greens—that contrast with the cold metal of the staircase. This contrast creates a sense of tension between the man-made structure and the organic or natural environment surrounding it. Symbolism. Spiral staircases are often symbolic of a journey, both physical and spiritual. They represent the process of ascent, growth, and transformation. This staircase seems to lead into a vortex of light, suggesting a path to enlightenment or transcendence. The spiral is a recurring motif in art and nature, often representing infinity, cycles, and continuity. The staircase's design hints at a journey without end, encouraging reflection on the passage of time and the eternal nature of life. The destination of the staircase is deliberately obscured, leaving the viewer to wonder where it leads. This creates a sense of mystery, drawing the viewer into an imaginative exploration of the unknown. The swirling patterns in the ironwork mirror the overall spiral shape of the staircase, creating a sense of harmony and cohesion. These designs also add a decorative richness to the piece, tying it to the tradition of Romanticism or Gothic Revival, where even utilitarian objects were imbued with beauty and meaning. The background is loosely rendered, with soft, swirling brushstrokes that echo the spiral of the staircase. This abstraction contrasts with the detailed depiction of the staircase, making the environment feel less defined and more dreamlike. The staircase appears to float in a liminal space, further emphasizing its symbolic and otherworldly qualities. The viewer’s vantage point and the sheer scale of the staircase evoke a feeling of awe. It could symbolize humanity’s ambitions to reach higher realms—intellectually, spiritually, or artistically. The absence of people in the painting draws attention to the object itself, suggesting introspection or solitude. The staircase might represent a solitary journey, one that each individual must take alone. The intricate design and upward motion of the staircase, combined with the lack of a specific time or place, imbue the piece with a sense of timelessness. It could exist in any era, representing universal human themes. In comparison to the artist’s other works, this painting shifts focus from mythological and figurative themes to an architectural subject. Yet, it retains the artist’s characteristic use of ornamentation, bold perspectives, and symbolic depth. Like the Minotaur or Zeus paintings...

"The Music Room #2 (interior with Piano)" Original painting. Size 39x23.5in / 100x60cm . Oil on canvas. Part of Interior series. "The Music Room" was part of Mixed Moods, solo sh...

"Passion #3" . Composition with Two Male Nudes, oil on canvas, 35.5x19.5in / 90x50cm Part of "Wings of Gods" solo show, April 2024. see pictures from the show. Shipped as it is, stre...

Oil on canvas

"Passion #2". Composition with two female nudes, oil on canvas, 35.5x19.5in / 90x50cm Part of "Wings of Gods", solo show. Shipped as it is, stretched. Free shipping with 1stDibs code...

Atlas, acrylic on canvas, 150x150cm, 59x59in, 4.9x4.9ft Atlant, or Atlas is in mythology the Titan who holds the globe, the sky, the heavens on his shoulders for eternity. Part of ...

“Blue Sun” Tempera pencil charcoal on blue paper Shipped rolled in a tube 25x3x3in, from Florida. This particular piece is in my studio in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Other pieces are...

“Dreaming”, pencil and ultramarine tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse and Botero. Part of Nude in Interior series. Nude shown in a Victorian interior, in a cinematic view. In a di...

“ Amazon “ giclee print On Hahnemuhle paper, edition 3 of 20 Artist Statement "I started by painting interiors, being interested in space and perspective through my studies. These s...

"Cat Woman 2", acrylic on canvas, 100x100cm, 39×39in Shipped rolled in a tube from Europe, free shipping with 1st dibs code FREESHIP. Comes with a certificate of authenticity. See th...

"Nude in the Mirror" is inspired by Magritte's "The Lovers" painted in 1928 in his Surrealist period. Original, unique painting. 70x60cm / 27.5x23.5in Part of the "Nude in Interi...

“Venus in Chains”, tempera acrylic pencil on blue paper. Check 1stDibs free shipping code for items over $500. Shipped rolled in a tube, well packed, from Europe using DHL or FedEx. ...

The Horse Tamer, oil on canvas, 200x100cm/ 79x39in. Shipped rolled in a tube, anywhere in the world. Comes with a certificate of authenticity, signed by the artis The horse tamer, i...

"In the Mirror", nude, sepia red on paper. Part of Nude in Interior series. Shipped rolled in a tube, directly from the artist's studio. Drawing in mat, for display purposes! 1s...

“ Dream of Saint Sebastian “ giclee print On Hahnemuhle paper, edition 3 of 20 Artist Statement "I started by painting interiors, being interested in space and perspective through m...

"Summertime", pencil and ultramarine tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. Large drawing. Shipped rolled in a tube from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. T...

"Reading on Armchair 2" nude, pencil and tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. Size is 27.5x19.5in / 70x50cm on heavy watercolor paper, with ultrama...

"Nude in Interior - Woman on Top" - original large art by Paula Craioveanu in Contemporary Expressionist style. Original, large, unique painting, oil on canvas, 39x27in / 100x70cm . ...

Room with a View Male nude, made with ultramarine blue tempera, inspired by Matisse. 70x50cm / 27.5x19.5in Shipped rolled in a tube directly from Florida. This particular piece is i...

Louis XVI #7 Part of "Mixed Moods" solo show, until September 29. Original painting. Size 27.5x19.5in / 70x50cm . Acrylic on canvas. The period armchair, style Louis XVI, become th...

“Boys will be Boys”, male nude, tempera pencil charcoal on blue paper, 27.5x19.5in, 70x50cm. Shipped rolled in a tube, well packed, from Florida. This particular piece is in my s...

"Temptation", nude, ultramarine tempera on colored paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. An expressive line, revealing the essential of the female sensual bod...

Masked Beauty in Blue , pencil and tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. Shipped rolled in a tube, directly from the artist's studio. See pictures, ...

“Man and the Machines #5”, 80x60cm, acrylic on canvas from the same series of Neo-Mythology paintings. Young male deity placed in an industrial modern space. It reflects passing of ...

"Winged Genius", oil on canvas, 70x110cm, 27.5×43.5in Winged Genius is a fantastic character, a mythological creature, a male figure with birds’ wings, a guardian spirit, a demigod. ...

“Deja - Vu” . Part of "Nude in Interior" series. Original painting. size 20x20in / 51x51cm . Acrylic on canvas. This is the second version of Nude in Armchair painted in a more fre...

"Passion #1" - An original signed oil painting on canvas by artist Paula Craioveanu - titled "Passion #1". Hand painted and hand signed by artist upper right. It is also signed, ti...

Night (Nude on Armchair 2). Part of my "Nude on Armchair" series. Original painting. size 39x23in / 100x60cm . Shipped stretched, as it is, ready for hanging, from Florida, US. Se...

"Hypnos God of Sleep and Dreams", ink and acrylic on paper. Free shipping with 1stdibs code. Shipping from Europe, using DHL or FedEx, rolled in a tube. See drawing in different ligh...

"Memories" Original art, signed 100x70cm / 30x27in, ink, graphite, tempera on paper, large size, shipped rolled in a tube. Shipping from Europe, using FedEx or DHL. The drawing has 2...

"The Fresco" Oil on canvas Large original, one-of-a-kind, painting - 33.5x63in / 85x160cm Nude in a Italian Baroque interior, with blue marine painted fresco. Picture from the sol...

In the Mirror 2 , nude, ultramarine tempera on colored paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. Shipped rolled in a tube. 1st dibs offers free shipping for certa...

"After Party", nude, pencil and tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. Female Nude seen by a female artist - female gaze. Size is 27.5x19.5in / 70x50...

Nude in the Afternoon Sun, pencil and tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. Shipped rolled in a tube. Free shipping for item over $ 500 with 1stDibs code FREESHIP. In mat and framed as they were in the February exhibition, for display purposes. "In the Afternoon Sun" is an evocative and skillful piece that captures the interplay between light, shadow, and the human form with remarkable sensitivity. The artist’s use of ultramarine tempera on ochre paper transforms a simple moment—sunlight filtering through a window—into an artwork filled with vitality, sensuality, and rhythm. The subject's upward-reaching gesture, with one arm stretched behind her head, creates an elegant, sinuous line that imbues the piece with energy and a sense of motion. Her relaxed expression contrasts with the dynamism of her pose, creating a balance between activity and repose. The figure’s directness, combined with the slight tilt of her head and the open nature of the pose, draws the viewer in, making her seem both vulnerable and self-assured. The intimacy of the moment is heightened by the interplay of light and shadow. The striped patterns of light and shadow play a leading role, emphasizing the contours and textures of the body. These light effects are not only realistic but also deeply expressive, almost creating an abstract overlay that adds rhythm to the composition. The stripes of sunlight create a sense of dimensionality, as if the viewer is peering into a real scene. The interplay of warm ochre and vibrant ultramarine enhances this layered effect, making the shadows feel alive. The artist’s loose, fluid lines lend the piece a sense of immediacy and spontaneity, suggesting that this is a fleeting, captured moment. The gestural strokes used to delineate the figure and the shadows allow the piece to feel natural and unrestrained. The figure is the undeniable focal point, with the bold ultramarine providing sharp contrast against the warm ochre. The background elements, though faintly suggested, remain unobtrusive, allowing the shadows on the body to take center stage. The work’s focus on sunlight playing across the nude figure evokes a sense of warmth, intimacy, and sensuality. There is a tactile quality to the shadows, as if the viewer can feel the heat of the afternoon sun. The relaxed pose, combined with the tranquil mood of the sunlight, suggests a private moment of reflection or contentment. The piece feels deeply personal yet universally relatable. The emphasis on light and its interaction with the human form recalls the Impressionist movement, particularly the works of artists like Degas and Renoir. However, the gestural modernity of the brushwork gives this piece a contemporary flair. Throughout art history, the relationship between light and the human body has fascinated artists, from Caravaggio's dramatic chiaroscuro to Matisse’s lyrical nudes. This piece situates itself within that rich tradition while bringing a fresh and immediate perspective. "In the Afternoon Sun" is a masterful exploration of the interaction between light, shadow, and the human form, capturing both the physical and emotional warmth of a sunlit afternoon. The artist's ability to balance naturalistic detail with expressive abstraction makes this piece both visually stunning and deeply resonant. It’s a celebration of the human figure in its purest, most natural state—bathed in sunlight and alive with the rhythms of nature. Artist Statement "I started by painting interiors, being interested in space and perspective through my studies. These scenes evolved, when I added the human figure. I focused more on the human figure and its relation to the background. The human figure is more present than ever in my paintings now. As a woman artist I’ve been preoccupied with the female form and its imagery. One of my goals was to capture the solitary moments and the nude’s relation to the surrounding space. My interest turned from depicting the space to rendering the atmosphere and the scene as a whole, the feeling a woman adds to the environment: warmth, desire, joy, a feeling of power and control, or the opposite – sadness, despair. Here is a collection of figurative paintings, exploring the nudes in interior spaces, seeing the nudes from my perspective, as a woman artist, considering the physical and spiritual realities of a woman’s body, in a new level of intimacy. My paintings are the opposite of objectifying a woman’s or a man’s anatomy. Painted works, featuring female nudes and a also men nudes...

"Hercules and Deianira", ink on paper, part of Neo Mythology series. Comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist. Shipped rolled in a tube from Fort Lauderdale, Flo...

SUMMER - female nude - by Paula Craioveanu - original sepia drawing. Sepia ink drawing on watercolor paper inspired by Matisse's nudes. Original, unique, not...

Out of the Water, pencil and tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. Shipped rolled in a tube, directly from the artist's studio. See pictures, in mat...

“On the Beach”, tempera pencil charcoal on blue paper. Shipped rolled in a tube. This drawing is a dynamic and expressive piece that captures the relaxed and organic quality of a f...

Blue Nude. Inspired by Matisse. Part of my "Nude in Interior" series Original, signed. 50x70cm / 20x28in actual size ink, graphite, tempera on pa...

"Guarded by Angels” 27.5x19.5in / 70x50cm Pencil and sepia ink on watercolor paper. Shipped rolled in a tube, directly from the artist's studio. Shipping anywhere in the world. Regi...