Paula Craioveanu Art

"Centaur" Part of Neo Mythology series. Size is 27.5x19.5in / 70x50cm. Shipped rolled in a tube, check 1stDibs free shipping code. Centaur is a mythological figure with the upper bo...

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, ...

PICTOPOETRY 3 signed #20/20 by Paula Craioveanu Photograph 20x16in in mat 28x20 Surreal Nude, part of my "Pictopoetry" series. Printed on Hahnemuhle art photo paper with white bord...

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...

Oil on canvas

"Summertime", pencil and ultramarine tempera on paper, inspired by Matisse. Part of Nude in Interior series. Large drawing. Shipped rolled in a tube. Artist Statement "I started by ...

UNDER THE SKIN 5 Surreal Nude, part of my "Under the Skin" series. Printed on Hahnemuhle art photo paper with white borders, size is 20x16in. In mat overall size 28x20in. This par...

"Future Love", acrylic on canvas, 31x39in, 80x100cm Large original, one-of-a-kind, painting. Shipped rolled in a tube. Free shipping for items over $500 with 1stDibs code FREESHIP T...

The Warrior The Shield The Muse These paintings were inspired by ancient masks and statues and they are part of Neo-Mythology series. Painted with on round canvases (20cm / 8in) U...

"Dreaming" work in progress Original, unique painting. 70x60cm / 27.5x23.5in Part of the "Nude in Interior" solo show. Shipped stretched ready for display.

"Nude in the Mirror 2 " work in progress Original, unique painting. 70x60cm / 27.5x23.5in Part of the "Nude in Interior" solo show. Shipped stretched ready for display.

“Dreaming”, 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 per...

"Old World New World", acrylic on canvas, 59x39in, 150x100cm Large original, one-of-a-kind, painting. Shipped rolled in a tube. Free shipping for items over $500 with 1stDibs code FR...

"Hypnos 2", oil on canvas, 15.74x23.6in / 40x60cm Hypnos is the personification of sleep, the god who touches humans with his wings. His mission is to help people sleep. Part of New...

"Fading into Stone 2" . Original, unique painting. oil on canvas, 80x60cm / 27.5x23.5in. Shipped stretched ready for display. “Fading into Stone 2”, suggests a continuation of the ...

Naiad (work in progress) Original painting. size 39x23in / 100x60cm . Shipped stretched as it is, ready for hanging. "Midday (Nude on Armchair 3") is a striking addition to this se...

"Nude on Armchair 2" Part of my "Nude in Interior" series. Original painting. size 20x20in / 51x51cm . This is the second version of Nude in Armchair painted in a more free manner....

"Nude on Armchair". Female nude seen by a female artist - " female gaze " series. Original painting. Framed in minimalist black frame, real wood. Signed. Unframed size 20x20in / 51x...

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...

Naiad (work in progress) Original painting. size 39x23in / 100x60cm . Shipped stretched as it is, ready for hanging. "Midday (Nude on Armchair 3") is a striking addition to this se...

“Boys will be Boys”, male nude, tempera pencil charcoal on blue paper, 27.5x19.5in, 70x50cm. Check 1stDibs free shipping code for items over $500. Shipped rolled in a tube, well pa...

Original painting representing a female nude in afternoon light . Female nude seen by a female artist - female gaze. Painted on oval canvas. Size is 65 x46 cm / 25.5 x18in. Ready fo...

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

"Age of Innocence", original unique painting. A feminine, innocent presence, portrait of a girl with a Venetian mask. acrylic on canvas. 20in / 50cm, round. Shipped from Forest Hil...

Oil on canvas

Oil on canvas.

Oil on canvas.

Acrylic on canvas.

Oil on canvas.

Acrylic on canvas.

Acrylic on canvas

Oil on canvas

Acrylic on canvas.

Acrylic on canvas

Oil on canvas

Oil on canvas

Oil on canvas

Oil on canvas

Oil on canvas

Acrylic on canvas.

Oil on canvas.

Paula Craioveanu

Paula Craioveanu

Paula Craioveanu