Art is more than what we see: each piece holds a spark of emotion, memory, and inspiration from the artist who created it. Today, I’m excited to share the stories behind the paintings from the first four artists participating in our current auction.
“Azure Vista”, 19.6”x11.8”, oil on canvas, by artist Svitlana Prokopenko
“Long before I ever lived in Italy, I used to paint Mediterranean landscapes from my dreams — from books, postcards, and a deep inner desire to be there. I didn’t know back then that one day I would walk those winding coastal paths in person — but my brush already felt at home among cypresses, cliffs, and the deep turquoise of southern waters. Now I live in Ukraine, far from those sunlit shores — but every time I paint them, I return. This painting is a quiet memory of a summer that lives in the heart: salty breeze, buzzing insects in the grass, warm rocks under bare feet. It’s not just a view — it’s a place where I’ve been, in soul if not in body. And maybe you’ve been there too…”
“One Of Those Days”, 24″x 28″x1.6″, mixed media/oil on canvas, by artist Saskia Van Drunen.
This painting is part of the series ‘Unfettered’. This is a series about discovering a mode of life in which your spirit can express freely, to be who you are, to live according to your rules and values. The birds are used in a symbolic way to express this letting go of restrictions that no longer fit you, and letting your thoughts go freely.
“Just Us”, 10″x 12″x 1.5″, oil on canvas, by artist Jacqui Haksever
“Outside my bedroom window is a huge pine tree, it’s the home to many birds and lots of life.. and although I’ve never seen it I just know there is an owl living there, I hear it’s calls in the night! When I wake up in the early hours she lulls me back to sleep. This painting like many of my works waves between reality and a dreamlike environment, a place that I wish I could be! How I would love to sit quietly in the forest with my owl friend, maybe one day my night time window hooter will join me there, even if it’s only in my dreams!!
“Memory no.2″, 8″ x 8” x 0.6″, Mixed media/oil on cradled wooden panel, by artist Andrej Blazon
“This painting is part of the “Earliest memories” series, which is about the precious memories etched in the heart, of the times long gone but still present through the feelings that get awakened by the wonders we witness enjoying life. Summer vacation is a time that can generate such long lasting memories. A spark of inspiration for the series partly came from a line from one of my favourite movies and with strongly resonating in me, I believe is perfectly encompassing my visual intention: “They all think it’s about more detail. But that’s not how memory works. We recall with our feelings. Anything real should be a mess.”
🔔 Early Access ends TODAY at 12 PM EST.
After that, any unsold works will be available to the public through our Facebook auction group.
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With gratitude,
The OFA Auction Team and Olga Furman