Artist Creating Worlds on Canvas - Natalia Stepanova (Natasha SWAY)

A new star has appeared in the world of contemporary art – Natalia Stepanova, whose works conquer the hearts of connoisseurs of beauty with their depth, emotionality and unique approach to creativity. Despite the fact that her path in art began relatively recently, Natalia has already managed to win recognition both in Russia and abroad.

Natalia was born and raised in Moscow, where she received an education as a biologist at the prestigious Lomonosov Moscow State University. It would seem that her life was predetermined by a scientific career, but the creative nature of the artist could not remain in the shadows for long. Even working as a department head at a food company, Natalia never stopped being creative, creating beauty with her own hands.

Memories #21273

The year 2023 was a turning point in Natalia's life when she enrolled at the Eugenia Ermilova School of Sculptural Painting. This step opened up a new world of possibilities and techniques. After graduating from the School of Sculptural Painting, Natalia continued her education at schools of contemporary creativity, perfecting her technique. In 2024, Natalia officially began her career as an artist and quickly gained public and critical acclaim.

Natalia's creativity is characterised by variety and depth. She creates paintings using different materials: texture paste, acrylics, natural materials. She works in Impressionist, Romantic and Abstract styles, painting landscapes and realising cosmic fantasies on canvas. Her works are not just pictures, they are whole worlds that you can not only see but also feel. The use of different techniques and materials allows Natalia to create truly unique works, each of which carries a piece of the artist's soul.

In her paintings, the artist conveys not only visual images, but also her inner state, emotions and thoughts, creating a three-dimensional world on canvas that can not only be seen, but also felt.

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Natalia's constant striving for perfection is her hallmark as an artist.

She is not afraid to experiment with different natural materials, working with acrylics, texture and other artistic media. This allows her to create artwork that is not only pleasing to the eye, but also invites the viewer to tactile interaction, making the process of perceiving art more complete and profound.

Natalia's talent and diligence have not gone unnoticed. She actively participates in international exhibitions, is a laureate of international and All-Russian competitions. Her artworks, made in the technique of sculptural painting from texture paste, have received well-deserved recognition, having won such prestigious competitions as SV ‘VIRTUOSA STAR’ Art. Excellence. Awards and the All-Russian contest ‘Palette of Talents’.

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The professional community has also praised Natalia's contribution to contemporary art. She is an honourable member of the International Academy of Contemporary Arts and a member of the International Union of Artists and Designers. In addition, Natalia is a member of the ArtPriority Club, a resident of ArtFutureGallery, and a member of the Art Wave and ArtVue creative associations. Her artwork has been repeatedly exhibited at ArtFuture Gallery and presented on the ArtAllebrio website, which shows that her talent is recognized by a wide audience.

It is important to note that Natalia's work is not limited to creating beautiful things. Through her work she supports the ‘Soul to Soul Speaks’ movement and other charitable projects, demonstrating that art can and should bring good to the world.

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The artist's motto - ‘It's not too late for me, I can do anything!’ - reflects her life philosophy and approach to creativity. Natalia does not try to change the world, she changes herself and through her art creates a new world, which she wants to share with the audience. Her goal is to make the world a little happier, to give people emotions and moods through her artwork.

Natalia's work is not just paintings, it is an invitation to a world where everyone can find something different, where art touches not only the soul and pleases the eye, but also allows you to feel it tactilely, through the volume of texture. This is a new look at contemporary art, where tradition is combined with innovation, and deep meaning with aesthetic pleasure.

All facets of the artist's talent, honed by years of research and experimentation, are revealed in her mixed media paintings.

Her healthy perfectionism does not allow her to stand still, Natalia continues her education with renowned masters of contemporary art.

Poppies. Interior three-dimensional painting #21612

This is the painting ‘Poppies’, Which depicts a field of poppies at sunset in a very harmonious and warm color scheme. The sky is colored in gentle shades, creating a feeling of soft evening light. The land goes from light colors on the horizon to darker ones.

Poppies - the main characters of the painting - stand out in bright colors. Their petals seem almost three-dimensional, which gives them a special expressiveness and realism. Some flowers are in full bloom, others are just beginning to open, creating a sense of movement and life.

This painting evokes a sense of peace and nostalgia. It conveys the beauty of nature and the fleeting nature of the moment.

The painting has been exhibited at international exhibitions, won several competitions and was purchased by a connoisseur for a private collection.

Tibet #21653

This scenic painting 'Tibet' really makes a deep impression. Let's have a closer look:

• The palette of the painting consists of gentle, muted tones that create a harmonious, peaceful atmosphere.
• The painting radiates calmness and balance and evokes a sense of peace, admiration for the beauty of nature and perhaps a touch of nostalgia and conveys a sense of harmony between man and nature, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in an atmosphere of tranquillity and contemplation.
• The use of texture paste in the depiction of the rocks and mountains gives them volume and a sense of roughness. This contrasts with the smooth surface of the water and the delicate strokes depicting mist and clouds.
• The composition is built on the contrast between the majestic, pointed mountains and the flowing lines of the river and waterfall.

Golden sunset. Canvas on hardboard, texture paste #22887

This is an impressive ‘golden sunset’ painting depicting a seascape at sunset.

• The color palette is rich with warm golden and amber tones contrasting with deep dark shades, creating a sense of mystical radiance. The sky is ablaze with fiery colors, reflecting in the water and creating an almost surreal atmosphere.
• The forms in the painting are dynamic and expressive. The brush strokes are energetic and textured, especially noticeable in the depiction of waves and clouds. This gives the painting a palpable depth and movement.
• The composition is harmonious, with a strong focus on the central glow of the sky and its reflection in the water. The lines of the shore and waves direct the eye towards this central element.
• The painting in conveys a sense of simultaneous peacefulness and turbulent energy. The viewer may feel small in the face of such a majestic landscape.
• Emotionally, the painting evokes awe, admiration and perhaps a slight uneasiness due to the intensity of the scene depicted. It invites reflection on the beauty and power of nature, evoking a sense of deep connection to the world around us.

Awakening. Painting using the technique of sculptural and textured painting. #21276

This painting ‘Awakening’ is made in a delicate and harmonious color palette with a predominance of soft pastel shades creating a glowing effect in the center.

The painting is made in an unusual technique, where texture paste, inlaying with natural elements, acrylic and sculptural painting technique are used. The flowers depicted are marsh irises with delicate petals that protrude beyond the painting. At the base of the painting are natural textural elements, pebbles, starfish, shells.

Smooth, rounded form of the composition, creates a sense of harmony and peace. The texture of the paste gives the painting volume and depth, making it almost three-dimensional.

The painting was a participant of international exhibitions and became a laureate of international competitions.

Natalia's next artwork, under the symbolic title ‘My World’ evokes a feeling of calmness, peace and unity with nature. It is associated with a quiet morning, when the first rays of the sun break through the fog over a quiet water surface. The painting brings to mind the beauty of nature, its tenderness and fragility.

The overall impression of the painting is a poetic, almost meditative depiction of nature, inviting the viewer to contemplation and reflection.

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The monochrome colour scheme of this painting, in grey and white tones, creates a sense of haziness and mystery. The centrepiece of the composition is a lone tree with a curved trunk growing on a bridge surrounded by water. Which makes the viewer wonder how one can survive and not break in any situation.

The shape of the tree is twisted and fragile, its branches almost devoid of leaves, which gives it a touch of vulnerability and resilience at the same time. Used teznika and elements in the image of the bark of the tree and the surface of the water create the effect of volumetricity and realism.

The composition of the painting is harmonious and balanced. The misty background merges with the water surface, creating a sense of infinite space.

Dandelions. Abstract textured painting based on K. Brylkova #21876

This painting evokes a sense of both peace and melancholy. It evokes loneliness, resilience in the face of adversity and the beauty of nature in its simplest manifestations. The overall mood of the artwork is contemplative and a little sad, but at the same time hopeful and peaceful.

Natalia's artwork will be a real discovery for those who are looking not just for interior decoration, but for a true work of art that can transform a space and fill it with a special atmosphere. Her paintings are not only an investment in art, but also an opportunity to come into contact with the beauty created every day by a talented and inspired artist.

Natalia continues her creative path, constantly evolving and opening new horizons in art. Her artworks are not just paintings, they are windows to other worlds, inviting the viewer to travel through the boundless expanses of imagination and beauty. And who knows what other amazing creations this talented artist will give us in the future.

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