Kalo Mnva! (“Happy Month”) of December to Everyone! Hello and good evening!

I trust everyone had a great Thanksgiving and is enjoying the Holidays!

(We should try to enjoy them, at any rate..!)

November saw much progress with the Romanov Family Portraits. I have completed 4 of the 7 family members in watercolor and Im finding it an intense challenge and wholly enjoyable work, both all at once..!

You may view a one minute video synopsis here:

While the figures are all photographed from the same setting, they all present a different set of obstacles to overcome.

For example, I finally finished Tatiana’s hands. Lol.

I decided I didn’t like her hands folded and bathed in light, so I finished rendering them with a light shadow. This was completed at the beginning of the month of November.

Then, I worked on Olga (the girl with the headband), a piece which came out very different indeed from her initial profile pencil/charcoal sketch.

While I enjoyed how her portrait looked in profile, I decided to go for a more opaque approach after looking at some Impressionist-influenced Italian portraits done by Sargent.

Lastly, I tackled the portrait of Alexei.

This was probably my favorite of the bunch so far as the simplicity of portrait came together rather quickly, a portrait very much influenced by the work of artist George Surat. I was going for a lighter, less stark portrait and I’m pleased to say I think I’ve achieved that.

Here is another quick video (:59 Seconds) featuring a view to the studio here:

Thank you everyone for you kind words and support. I hope everyone enjoys their Holidays and gets time to see their loved ones!

Kalo Mnva, everyone!

(That means, “A Good Month to You,” in Greek)!

The month of September saw a finishing of Elder Ephraim portrait of Mt. Athos & Arizona completed. The Elder is someone who did a lot for Orthodoxy in the United States, establishing several monasteries. This portrait was completed in watercolor.

Next, I tackled a copy of English painter John Millius’ Ophelia,” in preparation for a larger work.

I think the art director for Alice In Chains’ album cover, “Dirt,” took some inspiration from this art, however unwitting. I’ve always found it a striking work.

Then I completed a commission for a good friend of a young woman with her horse on a trail in charcoal.

I ended the month with a watercolor portrait of Anastasia Romanov.

Included are some woods and a brook behind my home. Always peaceful to get out in nature, especially as the cold New England days are fast approaching!

If anyone is interested in a commission, please feel free to inbox me directly.

Best,

Elias Andrinopoulos

Peabody, Massachusetts

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