Inessa Kalabekova In The Studio
I paint the delight of a frosty day when you fall out to your home all icy and straight to the warm place.I paint a forest and secrets under every rock. Hospital for ants in grandma ‘s house. Orchard garden with small apples. And what a happiness it is to open a jar of preserve sugared apples and put a whole apple in your mouth.
What inspires you?
Natura, kids, music, friends, museum art.
Describe your creative process.
How do I create paintings? First, I create the background, it is how I create the mood of the painting. Next, I turn to my sketch book, where I experiment and collect sketches, themes, ideas, patterns, quotes, life drawings, etc. It leads to creating a story that inspired the painting. I do have a plan when I start, however I know that my initial plan will be changed completely later. Painting evolves while I am working on it. Many of my painting are inspired by the time I spend with my daughters.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Whimsical, magical, poetic.
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Marc Chagall, Sargent, Rembrandt, Fechin, Carel Fabritius.
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
From my teacher Ewa Gargulinska : "Never afraid to start over"
Where do you go for inspiration?
Natura, Museums, wet Market.
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
