GENYA GRITCHIN

Commissioning an oil painting is a long, thoughtful process. It involves an intense dialogue and exchange of ideas, wishes, and visions for the final artwork. As an artist, I use all the information a collector generously shares with me, I then contemplate it in order to present an initial idea. That idea will then be enriched by their input so that a 2nd or 3rd draft emerges. Once both of us are satisfied with the composition, will I start their painting. Would you like to r

Up until the mid 16th century in Europe, oil painting was executed on prepared wood panels. This changed during that century and...