Andrea Stajan-Ferkul Paintings

Textures and lush brushstrokes create expressive, visual movement in this abstract style painting. With parts left to intuition and chance, layers of muted blues, greens and neutrals...

This painting is part of an ongoing series of dress paintings in an impressionist style. It explores the interplay of paint, textile and movement on the canvas, juxtaposing three-dim...

This Fortuny style dress is an artwork on paper blending paint and color pencil. Composition, intuitive mark-making and delicate detail make for an...

Half Way (Abstract 20) - This contemporary minimal abstract painting places emphasis on simplified composition. The delicate textured pattern in this minimal artwork add a quiet com...

This artwork on masonite emphasizes loose and intuitive pencil work through expressive lines and shadows. It combines paint and pencil techniques to create a simple yet captivating c...

Small artwork offers an intimate form of personal expression. In this work on paper, careful attention to detail captures a chic, timeless sensibility. Expressive paint and pencil co...

A Walk In The Grass - This original artwork on watercolour paper captures a vibrant, expressive field of grass, where a few delicate white and pink flowers emerge. An array of lush g...

So little with so much to say. This pink and white abstract puts emphasis on simplified composition with the use of paint and paper collage. Heavy layers of paint build up a highly t...

A Walk In The Grass - This original artwork on watercolour paper captures a vibrant, expressive field of grass, where a few delicate flowers emerge. An array of lush greens, layered ...

Splash Of White - This original artwork on watercolour paper captures a loose, expressive arrangement of delicate white flowers in a glass vase. Layering of acrylic and oil pastel wi...

ONLY PINK - An expressive burst of delicate pink flowers creates a composition full of movement and energy. A blend of acrylic and oil pastel is used to build up rich textures and lo...

Pink Tulips - Small and intimate, this original artwork on watercolour paper captures a glimpse of pink tulips dancing in an open field. Layering of acrylic and oil pastel with intui...

This minimal abstract painting is a quiet shade of sky blue. The detailed texture creates movement drawing the eye across the canvas while maintaining a sense of calm. While subtle i...

Modern and minimal, this black and white painting on canvas places emphasis on simplifying the composition. Paint over paper collage adds a subtle textured element. The understated, ...

“People who love to eat are always the best people.” Julia Child This group of three still life painting puts the spotlight on the dinner plate, a big part of our everyday lives. Emp...

This is a set of three original artworks on board combining delicate detail with expressive brushwork. The outcome offers a soft, feminine aesthetic, with a flowing pink draped grace...

PINK TULIPS - Small and intimate, this original artwork on watercolour paper captures a landscape of pink tulips. Layering of acrylic and oil pastel with intuitive markings create a ...

RED HEADS - (Diptych) - This pair of floral landscapes emphasize the thoughtful arrangement of elements, resulting in paintings that are understated yet visually compelling. Textile ...

This is the fifth in a series of intimate paintings exploring colour combinations using fragments of Fortuny textiles. Through the use of paint, paper and fabric, the simplified comp...

White Whispers - This original artwork on watercolour paper captures an expressive arrangement of delicate white flowers in a vase. Layering of acrylic and oil pastel with intuitive ...

In this delicate dress painting on masonite, the combination of paint, pencil and embellished mixed media build up a textured, figurative composition. A blend of detail and loose bru...

Minimal art has a lot to say. In this abstract painting on canvas, emphasis is placed on simplified composition. Linear, textured detail creates subtle dimension within a harmonious ...

This original artwork on paper features the classic black pencil skirt, a quintessential fashion staple. Using paint and pencil, deliberate emphasis is placed on simplified line and ...

DRINKS WITH DEGAS - This dress painting features an interplay of paint, lace collage and ribbon creating an outcome both expressive and refined. Through the process of adding and sub...

Layers of paint build up this neutral palette where emphasis is placed on minimal composition. From a distance, the painting explores colour fields and geometric abstraction. Closer up, it's about subtle textures, intuitive mark-making, playful scribbles and remnants of colour. The blending of these two elements invites the viewer to experience a calm while stimulating, visual response. // Andrea Stajan-Ferkul is a Canadian artist whose work conveys a sense of experimentation through the use of paint, fabric collage and abstract mark-making. While not exclusive to fashion, dresses have been a compositional focus throughout her oeuvre. With an emphasis on timelessness, her series of dress paintings shift between realistic representation and interpretive impressions. In contrast, her series of abstract works embrace minimalism, considerate to a restrained palette and composition. Stajan-Ferkul began her career in fashion advertising before shifting her focus to fine art in 2000. Her work has been exhibited widely through galleries and art fairs, and hangs in private and public collections across Canada, US, Europe and Asia. keywords: abstract, minimal art...

So little with so much to say. This expressive abstract painting invites the viewer to interpret an untold message. Emphasis is on simplified composition with the use of paint, paper...

This is the first in a series of intimate paintings exploring colour combinations using fragments of Fortuny textiles. Through the use of paint, paper and fabric, the simplified comp...

This series of three paintings puts emphasis on the beauty of everyday objects in our lives. Considerate to a restrained palette, strong symmetrical compositions are arranged over mu...

This dress painting features an interplay of paint and textile with an outcome both expressive and refined. Through the process of adding and subtracting, textures and tone on tone l...

This dress painting features an interplay of paint and lace textile with an outcome both expressive and refined. Through the process of adding and subtrac...

WILD AND FREE - This original artwork on paper captures delicate scattered flowers in a field of grass. The blending of acrylic, oil pastel and colour pencil, make up loose and intui...

PEAR SHAPE - In this still-life painting, emphasis is placed on detail and strong composition. Multiple layers of paint build up a gently textured surface. The combination of bold sh...

This is the forth in a series of intimate paintings exploring colour combinations using fragments of Fortuny textiles. Through the use of paint, paper and fabric, the simplified comp...

Minimal art has a lot to say. In this abstract painting on canvas, emphasis is placed on simplified composition. Linear, textured detail creates subtle dimension within a harmonious ...

“People who love to eat are always the best people.” Julia Child This still life painting puts the spotlight on the dinner plate, a big part of our everyday lives. Emphasis is placed...

With attention to detail, this delightfully delicate painting on canvas places focus on the brown eyes which have a way of drawing you in. The portrait blends acrylic paint and colou...

PEACE AND QUIET - This minimal abstract painting places emphasis on simplifying the composition. Tone-on-tone paint textures create gentle movement and visual harmony. The restrained...

This contemporary abstract painting features a geometric pattern formed by delicate hand-cut collage motifs. Each paper motif is meticulously hand crafted, contributing to the subtle...

This acrylic and collage landscape painting captures a symphony of delicate, hand-cut collage trilliums, meticulously crafted to create an enchanting scene of nature's beauty. Mixed ...

LITTLE GIRLS DRESS SHOES #2 - This original painting features a delightful pair of little girls dress shoes. They are adorned with delicate pink bows - these classic Mary Jane style ...

COLOURS OF THE NIGHT -This figurative painting features an interplay of paint and pencil with an outcome both expressive and refined. Through the process of adding and subtracting, t...

Layers of paint build up this soft grey palette where emphasis is placed on minimal composition. From a distance, the painting explores colour fields and geometric abstraction. Upon ...

The Thought Of Blue - This contemporary abstract painting places emphasis on simplified composition. A heavy textured herringbone pattern created with lush brush stokes adds dimensio...

The Finish Line - Contemporary abstract painting, modern and minimal with emphasis on simplifying the composition. Multiple layers of grey paint build up a quiet texture in the backg...

In this small and delicate painting, the combination of paint, pastel and paper collage, create a strong, abstracted composition. Pink and black pop from a vibrant background of inte...

This contemporary minimal abstract painting puts emphasis on simplified composition. Tone on tone grey builds up a subtle texture using loose brush strokes, adding contrast to the bl...

An air of femininity is expressed in this dress painting on art board, capturing a nostalgic nod to timeless glamour. Delicate detail (with a hint of shimmer) blends with a textured,...

This contemporary minimal abstract painting puts emphasis on simplifying the composition. Tone on tone greys builds up a subtle texture with a single, thick white brush stroke commanding attention. Layers of neutrals move the eye around, making for an understated yet engaging outcome. // Andrea Stajan...

In the 1970’s, Elle magazine announced that the t-shirt would become a basic item of clothing "that will never go out of fashion because it’s already beyond fashion.” The statement s...

Take Me Dancing - An air of femininity is expressed in this series of four dress paintings on art board, evoking a classic sense of timeless glamour. Each piece holds its own unique ...

OPENING NIGHT - This complimentary pair of paintings place emphasis on the blending of intricate detail and strong composition. Extensive detail is found in the pearls made of paper ...

This highly detailed artwork seamlessly blends acrylic, pencil and colour pencil in a freeform style, maintaining a delicate balance between expressiveness and refinement. The distre...

VENETIAN MUSE - Inspired by the legacy of Fortuny fabrics, this delicate, mixed-media dress painting embraces a Venetian-inspired aesthetic. Pattern and textures are built up through...

A LITTLE BLUE - This is a floral still life painting which features delicate collage elements, with flowers ripped from paper that add soft layers and dimension. The composition ble...

An air of femininity is expressed in this dress painting on art board, capturing a nostalgic nod to timeless glamour. Delicate detail (with a hint of shimmer) blends with a textured,...

BEYOND THE HORIZON - Minimal and understated, this abstract painting captures the essence of a tranquil sky scape or landscape. In a quiet yet compelling composition, a stroke of san...

SILHOUETTE - This artwork on paper captures a sense of classic, understated glamour. The blending of textile textures with delicate gold detailing around the waist creates a refined,...

This minimal abstract painting is a quiet shade of sky blue. The detailed texture creates movement drawing the eye across the canvas while maintaining a sense of calm. While subtle i...

CHIFFON IN GREEN - An air of femininity is expressed in this chiffon style dress painting on art board, offering a nod to glamour. Delicate detail builds up a soft texture over trans...

One from series of three. A custom paint colour inspired by Prada's signature shade of blue. Stajan-Ferkul's series puts emphasis on simplifying the composition. Collage textures and...