Capturing the Fall Colors

12" x 15" Class Enclosed Frame

12" x 15" Class Enclosed Frame

Preserved Natural Leaves

Saint Gerasimos of Kefalonia, Greece Celebration in Illinois

 

RETREAT

Charcoal 11" x 14"

A serene summer home retreat.

Relax & Celebrate

TRAIN TRIP IN THE FALL by Elly Potamianos

Relaxing & Viewing the Pictures

Digital Art

INTERLUDE

Digital Art is a modern acceptable art form that can be photography in combination with drawing from a computer application with various tools.  Also, just from a good application of which one begins from scratch from a blank white screen and draws/paints with the paintbrush tools applicable.  You can find more at http://www.ellypotamianosart.com/Pages/DIGITALART.aspx

Happy Memorial Day to All

THANATOPSIS

THANATOPSIS

From the Greek word “Thanatos,” meaning death it is a contrast to our evolving life.  We mourn our loss with tears and time of healing, yet we realize that we are more alive than ever.  We each have a spirit that connects to a memorable awareness of gratitude, appreciation, and knowledge.  Elly Potamianos

Virtual Suspension

Portrait Collage - Reproductions available in fine art paper and canvas.  Visit http://www.ellypotamianosart.com to find out the resources.

Nature's Paintbrush

Spring Blooms

Tulips - Tulipa

SPRING

Early Morning Sun

End of April snow is not unusual, but after close to 80 degrees weather it is an unexpected Christmas. 

Entities

Photograph of paper sculpture "ENTITIES"

Oil Painting of paper sculpture "ENTITIES"

Creating art is not a systematic process, but a creation from the imagination that connects to reality. Elly Potamianos

Star Gazing - 11" x 14" Pencil - Available at this time on ebay.com (click image to access)

Surrealism in Earlier Centuries

Altdorfer - Battle of Alexander on the Issus River, 1529

Surrealism, prior to the concentration and expression of the subconscious consisted of wars and religion.  In this beautiful painting done by Albrecht Altdorfer, depicts the Battle of Alexander on the Issus River, and the crumbling of an Empire.

Surrealism - Surrealismos

BEGINNING TO END

Oils on Canvas 33 1/2" x  21 1/2"

New Year Weather

CONQUEST

 

Sketch 11" x 14" Charcoal