Oil&Watercolor paintings by Elena Vacha

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Day 6:

One of my all-time favorite books is "Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe - a book from my childhood.
I first encountered it as a child, and I remember reading it numerous times and then day dreaming about how I would survive on a desert island. For some reason, I always thought it would be cool to be Robinson Crusoe. smile emoticon I chose this book because I generally enjoy adventure themed classical books. I read this again recently and enjoyed is as much as the other 2 times.
My favorite quote from the book is "It is never too late to be wise." I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys adventure of survival.
Great book for any age.
Tomorrow - 07/08/2015 Day 7 - Favorite Movie

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Day 5: Best Friend

Quick painting. Trying to break fear of people. smile emoticon

Charles W. Eliot said “Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”
Book is the best friend, a human being can have. Book is a friend that is never disloyal. Books are my friends for life as because they never reject, never go or come, never fight and never blame us. Books are informative as well as instructive. Book – my best friend.
2. My husband likes to joke that the computer is my best electronic friend. smile emoticon
It is a big help in learning for me. Since moving to the United States without the English, the computer has enabled me to keep in touch with the friends. I honestly don’t know what I’d do without it.
3.I can't imagine a day without coffee. I can't imagine!
If my life had a flavor, it would be coffee.
Tomorrow - 06/08/2015 Day 6 - Favorite Book

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Day 4: My favorite Food!

I love seafood. I love oysters! I like them with the tiniest bit of horseradish. Don't look at them for too long. smile emoticon The biggest rookie mistake is overthinking it. If you gape at a naked oyster for more than a minute or two, you probably aren’t going to be able to eat the thing. smile emoticon But as is true of so much in life, what becomes ugly on closer inspection may be beautiful in a passing glance.
Few seafoods have as much history or lore as oysters. The Romans first cultivated oysters over 2,000 years ago, and they have a rich tradition as an aphrodisiac (King Henry IV was said to eat 400 oysters before dinner). Today, this ubiquitous bivalve is more popular than ever, as a revival of restaurant oysters bars has given Americans more opportunity to slurp these plump, savory morsels.
Tomorrow - 05/08/2015 Day 5- Best Friend
Who wants to join? Start now or whenever you can.
There are no special materials given, feel free to use anything you want!
Original watercolor painting. 9"x 12 " 90lb.

Monday, August 3, 2015

Day 3: My favorite place! Sand, Sea & Sky.The smell of the salt air.

Having a favorite place to be one with nature is important. It is here that I seek solace when life presents its biggest challenges. It is here I come to slow down and find reminders of what’s most important to me. And I love closing my eyes and listening to the sounds of nature.
I need some Beach Therapy. smile emoticon Take me to the ocean. smile emoticon
P.S.I really believe that I must've been a Pirate in my previous life, I love the sea sooo much.smile emoticon
Original watercolor painting. 9"x 12 " 90lb.

Sunday, August 2, 2015

Day 2:

I love most mammals, but my favorites animal are goats. I don't care which breed, I love them all. Goats are smarter than dogs. If they like you and trust you, they will respond to your voice and come when called. They will also call out to you when they see you. But you will have to earn their love and trust.
Goats in general are very social, curious, gentle, independent and intelligent creatures and always ready for mischief. Each goat has her own distinct personality . They are very loving and loyal and incredibly demanding. They will explore anything new or unfamiliar in their surroundings. Goats are very clean eaters. They do not eat tin cans and do not like to eat any food that has been soiled, contaminated or has been on the ground.
I always wanted to keep dairy goats. I wanted my own fresh—and free—goat milk, goat cheese, goat milk yogurt.
That’s why I like goats! I just adore them!
Original watercolor painting. 9"x 12 " 90lb.
Tomorrow - 03/08/2015 Day 3- Favorite Place
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Saturday, August 1, 2015

Day 1:So here’s my self-portrait. 11"x 14 Watercolor

It took about four hours to do, so obviously it's a little rough. I'd like to try again, perhaps from a mirror.
I have a passion for painting portraits, faces inspire me and it is always a treat for me to paint portraits of people. But I've never done a self-portrait. I guess I’ve always been intimidated by the idea, and brushed it off as being narcissistic.

"They say—and I am willing to believe it—that it is difficult to know yourself—but it isn’t easy to paint yourself either"
—Vincent van Gogh in a letter to his brother Théo, September 1889
Tomorrow - 02/08/2015 Day 2- Favorite Animal
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Friday, July 31, 2015

IT'S TIME FOR SOMETHING NEW!

Last week I saw this pin on Pinterest and I instantly loved the idea. I want to try some new things and want to improve my art. And think this is a good way to do this!
Starting August 1st, I’ll be taking the challenge and posting my painting per day here on my blog each afternoon. It doesn’t matter if you start now and submit them later or painting them throughout August. It’s just a great way to encourage myself to sketch daily and maybe you need that encouragement too!
This would be very inspirational!
There are no special materials given, feel free to use anything you want!
I would be very glad if some of you would decide to join me, I'd love to see other peoples drawings (painting).
Who's ready for a new 30 day Character challenge in August?

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Euphilotes enoptes smithi butterfly.11"x 14 " Original watercolor painting

just listed on ebay

Sometimes I like to paint flowers and butterflies.

http://stores.ebay.com/oilwatercolorpaintingsbyelena/Butterflies-Watercolor-/_i.html?_fsub=16856171017

Sometimes I like to paint flowers and butterflies. I did a series of these butterflies. Watercolor seems to suit their extreme fragility, and their beauty. They were really fun to paint, I love the colors. Hope you like them.

Original watercolor painting 11"x 14 "

Sunday, July 26, 2015

The Orange Sulphur (Colias eurytheme)

The Orange Sulphur (Colias eurytheme), also known as the Alfalfa Butterfly - 11"x 14 " Original watercolor painting.
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11"x 14 " Original watercolor painting-European Peacock (Aglais io) butterfly.

"The butterfly has a wingspan of 50 to 55 mm. The base-colour of the wings is a rusty red, and at each wingtip it bears a distinctive, black, blue and yellow eyespot. The underside is a cryptically coloured dark-brown or black."
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