11″x 14″ Oil on Linen
“Cloaked” is essentially the next- generation in the “Divide Series”. Much like the original “Divide Series”, there is a barrier-a separation between the individual and the world. In this new series, the divide takes the form of a headpiece. Its connotations may or may not be religious, from a time long past, or a time yet to come.
9″x 12″ Oil on Canvas
The surface of each painting is both textured and glossy, much like the feel of old Flemish portraits. Sorry I’m unable to show you here, but I’m sure you get the idea.
12″x 16″ Oil on Linen
I’m pretty excited about them:)
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Excellent . Beautiful tehnique.
Being a bit of a Culture Geek, the second one reminds me of Marvel Comics Rogue ( played in movie by Anna Paquin ) 😀
Wow, now that you mention it, I see it!:) Thanks very much!
Wow Elena.. Fantastic work! I’ve never thought of a headpiece as a “Divide” before. So profound. Glad to see you are still at it and doing well!
I’m still at it:) Hope you are too. Thanks very much, Kevin!
Incredibly beautiful paintings
Thank you!
All your work is incredible to me. Some day I wish to have such skill and expression!
You are too kind, Ted. My focus is simply visual art. I’m not the least bit musical:) Many thanks.
I’m not surprised you’re excited about these, Elena; they’re wonderful!
Thanks so very much, Ashley!
If Rembrandt had more fluidity, these would be what he’d paint. Excellent work, Elena, as always! Looking forward to more of the series.
Oh my! Don’t tell Rembrandt;) Thanks so much, Millie.
There’s a good reason to be excited about this series, Elena! These are truly powerful paintings.
Elena wow just coming back and I realize how much I have missed your great work, but luckily every time I am little better and fit, it is always waiting here. It is great joy to see and inspiring thank you x
Doron, I’m so glad to know that you are feeling better. You are always welcome:) And, I’ll be over to see your blog soon. Thank you:)
Very cool idea 🙂 I love the intensity in the second image here particularly. I’m happy you’re excited for this new series. I am too.
So pleased to hear:) Thanks ever so much, Allyson.
These are beautiful, mysterious and disturbing. Lovely work Elena! You amaze me.
OH, I love all three descriptions! Thanks ever so much, Carol:)
Oh Elena these are incredibly engaging. Beautiful, stirring, powerful. I’m excited about these too!
There is a conversation here too with some painting masters, I think – Bacon, Rembrandt etc., … but these are fiercely feminine and wonderfully yours.
Love your comments, Karen:) Thanks ever so much!
Gorgeous, wow. Those noses are dangit just so amazing!
Thank you Cindy. Especially for the noses;)
Mysterious! to hide in order to escape the eyes of others? J’ ❤
Yes, that’s certainly part of it. Thank you!
Beautiful paintings. I love the chiaroscuro effect you use.
Thanks very much, Otto.
oh this is just too cool Elena….I love what you are creating and how veiled they are…such much meaning here!
I’m please that you are connecting with these paintings, Donna. Thank you!
Beautiful work!
Thanks very much Cassandra!
Different from your regular style, Elena and very, very beautiful. The last one is my favourite! 🙂
Thanks so much, Uday! 🙂
Very creative works, Elena. Like them a lot!
Thanks very much, Heidi!
piękna jakby owiana światłem księżyca
Uwielbiam ten obraz . Dziękuję!
Rembrandt would love these
🙂 Good thing we can’t put it to the test:) Thanks much, Derrick.
These are so enigmatic, slightly threatening Your painting technique is so wonderfully polished, certainly you have inherited the mantle of the early Flemish painters.
Oh my, do I wish:) VEry much appreciated, Anna. Thank you:)
This is amazing work, Elena. So dramatic and beautiful! I’m excited too and can’t wait to see more! Chapeau! 🙂
Thanks ever so much, Maria!:)
No extensive comment from me – I’m on vacation, with limited internet connection – I’ll just say I love these.
You connected well, Marie:) Thank you.
These paintings are both haunting and beautiful. Terrific job!
Thank you, Jess!
Such exciting work Elena!
Thank you, Patti!
You are right in being excited! These are so cool! Bravo!
Thank you so very much, Maery Rose!
I like them, Elena! The first and third seem haunting to me… and the second one, well the subject looks as though she’s contemplating something.
Yes, she surely has a plan;) Thanks, Tom.
Fabulously mysterious Elena.
Thanks, Mary.
Wow Elena, these are powerful..I too feel the Flemish influence strongly, though also for me they feel very much as if they are in a present moment, when you can neither see forwards or back..actually the more I look the more I see..very intriguing – well done!!
I’m do pleased. THank you, Cath!
Love it
Thank you, Michel!
chills!
Good!:)
It is fantastic paintings, dear Elena! Heartiest congratulations!
You really super talented! Thank you so much for sharing with us.
All the best to you! Big hugs, Ştefania 🙂
Thank you so very much, Stefania!:)
Exceptional. Looks mummified, unworldly.
Thanks so very much, Prospero!
oh…something totally different and I love them!! So mysterious…such intrigue!!
I’m pulled in lots of directions:) Thanks so much, Robin!
the audience is definitely forced to think about your latest series…..mysterious and thoughts provoking. Very interesting work, Elena. Always nice to come here back and make a new discoveries…… thumb up!!
Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying the work:)
These are pretty awesome, Elena! 🙂 To me, the first one has a real “haunting” feeling to it!
I’m glad you like them. Thank you Patsy!:)
You’re welcome, Elena! 🙂
Intriguing Elena! Fabulous!
Thank you very much, Adrian!
nice!
Thank you, Carol!
Wow!!!!! I LOVE this!
Much appreciated!:)
These are beautiful, Elena. I love the use of light and dark.
Thanks very much, Laura.
M m m —– spoooooky !
Yes, a bit;)
Mysterious paintings with a touch of metamorphosis..Nice!
Thank you, Palmira!
Me too 🙂 so beautifful, Thanks and Love, nia
Thank you, Nia:)
Wow
Thank you, John!
These are quite intriguing. The Flemish influence feels strong to me. At the same time, there is a strong modern element, almost as if the wearer is possessed by her garment. Fascinating really.
I love you take on these, Susan. Music to my ears:) Thank you.
Beautiful! Magic! Congratulations
Many thanks, Nadia!
These are lovely, Elena (if a little dread-inducing in a Handmaid’s Tale kind of way) and a great complement to the original Divide series.
I’m all for a little dread inducement, especially in the spirit of M. Atwood! THanks so much, Richard!
….it is an intriguing portrayal of the hidden and the seen, the chiaroscuro effects add to the mystery
Thank you, Lance.
the world is shrouded in mystery, fine art work, thanks
Thank YOU:)
Absolutely my taste and the buds are salivating
Love this comment, Barry:) Thank you!
They are truly stunning 💥💥…. Congratulatios, Elena. All the best to you. Aquileana 😀
So pleased that they speak to you. Thank you, Aquileana!