USD

SPALENKA EYE

Filter +

The Prince

The Prince, mixed media.

Producing a portrait is a task I take very seriously. I have created hundreds over my career many for the big publishers (Time, Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated) and each one is a challenge. The first goal for me is to capture the spirit of the person. I want the likeness to ring true, but the soul must be present in the art for it to be successful. I generally like to meet the person, make sketches and take my own photographic reference. Then the materials take over and may be a fusion of drawing, painting, digital elements.
 
You can see many of my portraits in, The Art of Greg Spalenka book and more at this link.
 
The art you see above is a recent commissioned portrait of Anna Melcher with her spirit guide. What was different and touching about creating this artwork is that the choice was made to focus on the power of this very real presence in Anna's life.
 
The extra challenge here is that there were no pictures of this leopard entity so there was much sketching and finding reference that would reflect its beauty and regal qualities. We explored ideas of Anna being close to this spirit in a tangible way, which I really liked (below), but she wanted to let her guide take center stage.
 
 
The next step was to capture the feeling of this kingly force of nature, without coming across to patriarchal. The crown he wears was refined a few times. Below was one version.
 
 
The final portrait has a magical, very storybook quality to it... almost Pre-Raphaelite like.
In the world of ubiquitous smart phone photographs there is something refreshing and yet timeless about slowing down to appreciate a life made into art. I thank Anna for the opportunity to render her likeness in such a unique and special manner. 
December 13, 2020 by Greg Spalenka
Tags: #art #goddess #divine #spirit #feminine #grace #Spalenka #alchemy #FineArt #drawing #dream #painting #beauty #female #visionaryart #sketch #goddessrising #sacredwomen beauty #nude #botanical #exotic # #artoftheday #artwonderland #beautiful #beautiful #feminine #beauty #beauty #water #art #Spalenka #nature #dream #sensual #nude #goddess #cosmiclove #divinemother #empowerment #feminine #grace leopard spiritguide
Read more

The Art of Ideas

“A good idea is just an idea until you make it real.” -Dee Arisman The idea is the foundation of all great art… but how to get to a good one? Sketching is one way. It has been my experience … Continue reading →
February 06, 2020 by Awais Nisar
Tags: #feminine #fineart and Gaming Illustrators in the World Art Art Class art spirit artlesson artschool ArtSketches artskill concept design conceptual Drawing fantasy art greg spalenka ideas Illustration illustrator Imagination Vibration learnart proart proartist sketch Sketches Spalenka Art Spalenka Blog Spalenka News
Read more

Celebrating Eve

Eve Villa Neuhart, SX70 Polaroid, early 2000’s. Eve Villa Neuhart is my stepdaughter. It is her birthday today and so wanted to celebrate her as an art spirit that inspired and helped me with many of my artworks as … Continue reading →
January 27, 2020 by Awais Nisar
Tags: #feminine #feminine #beauty #grace #classical #art #Spalenka #FineArt #botanical #postcards #love art spirit Beauty EveGrieve EveNeuhart fantasy art goddess greg spalenka Illustration Imagination Vibration models Photography Roxana Illuminated Perfume The Art of Greg Spalenka
Read more

2020 Limited Edition Calendar

UPDATE- Look for the 2021 calendar in November. I created a limited edition 2020 calendar with Roxana Illuminated Perfume. It has some new and classic pieces of my art in it as well as some of Roxana’s exquisite photography. Roxana … Continue reading →
December 31, 2019 by Spalenka
Tags: #aromatherapy #distillation #Alchemy #Elemental #NationalAssociationOfHolisticAromatherapy #PlantHealing #FireWater #EssentialOil #EssentialOils #goddess #divine #spirit #feminine #Spalenka #alchemy # #art #goddess #divine #spirit #feminine #grace #Spalenka #alchemy #FineArt #drawing #dream #painting #beauty #female #visionaryart #sketch #goddessrising #sacredwomen beauty #nude #botanical #exotic # #BotanicalPerfume #feminine #feminine #beauty #grace #classical #art #Spalenka #FineArt #botanical #postcards #love #nature #painting #perfume 2020calendar Art Art For Sale calendar dream goddess Illuminatedperfume Illustration metaphysical Roxana Illuminated Perfume Roxana Illuminated Perfume. #Gobotanical RoxanaIlluminatedPerfume RoxanaVilla Spalenka News
Read more

Earth Day Print 2019

In honor of Earth Day 2019, I will print up a limited edition of my sold out, Fountainhead print. I am printing only the orders for this special edition, no extras. This special will be available for 24 hours only. … Continue reading →
April 22, 2019 by Spalenka
Tags: #feminine #feminine #beauty #grace #classical #art #Spalenka #FineArt #botanical #postcards #love #nature #painting #spiritjunkie #spiritualawakening Beauty dream earthday fantasy art Fountainhead Illustration The Art of Greg Spalenka Uncategorized
Read more

Incarnation of Nature’s Graces

Nature’s Graces evolved from a banner to an original piece of art to honor the great artist, Raphael. An Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance. His work is admired for its clarity of form, ease of composition, and visual achievement … Continue reading →
February 26, 2019 by Spalenka
Tags: #feminine #feminine #beauty #grace #classical #art #Spalenka #FineArt #botanical #postcards #love Art For Sale fantasy art metaphysical Nature’sGraces Paintings Progressions Spalenka News spiritual spiritual art The Art of Greg Spalenka threegraces
Read more

Musician Spotlight

James Raymond produced, Memory of a Cosmic Heart. Take a listen to his story…
February 22, 2019 by Spalenka
Tags: #feminine #Music #Beauty #Solar #beautiful #NewAge #art #classical #grace #female #Yogananda #Spalenka #goddess #spirit #alchemy #soothing #myth #astrology #sun #romantic #opera #cosmic #Goddess_rising #feminin #nature Cosmic Heart goddess Memory of a Cosmic heart metaphysical music MusingtheGoddess Spalenka Blog
Read more

Cosmic Love

Looking for some inspired serenity? Take a moment to slow down and listen to Memory of a Cosmic Heart  “Listening to Memory of a Cosmic Heart, I am able to rise above my circling problem-solving thoughts and find my center.”  ~ L. McCarthy
December 07, 2018 by Spalenka
Tags: #feminine #feminine #beauty #grace #classical #art #Spalenka #FineArt #botanical #postcards #love #meditation #Love #intuition #Enchantment #cosmicheart #consciousness #astral #womanpower #spiritual #spiritjunkie #Spalenka #pagan #grace #Goddess #divinemother #cosmicheart #cosm #beauty #beautiful #spiritjunkie #spiritualawakening #universe #star #soul #newage #Nature #music Art art spirit astral plane Cosmic Heart fantasy art goddess Memory of a Cosmic heart metaphysical music new age newage Roxana Illuminated Perfume spiritual spiritual art The Art of Greg Spalenka
Read more

Fibonacci’s Muse

“Fibonacci’s Muse” was inspired by the mathematical beauty, proportions and elegance found in nature’s artful design. Now a signed, 18″x24″ digital print made with archival inks on museum quality acid free paper. HERE. “The Fibonacci Sequence turns out to be the … Continue reading →
September 27, 2018 by Spalenka
Tags: #feminine #feminine #beauty #grace #classical #art #Spalenka #FineArt #botanical #postcards #love Arcadia Arcadian Art For Sale art spirit Beauty Bliss botanical perfume dream Fashion Fibonacci Fibonacci'sMuse French goddess muse ocean Paintings Prints seashell Spalenka News spirit summer The Art of Greg Spalenka
Read more

Cosmic Heart Cover Winners

A big thank you to everyone who voted for their favorite cover. I had 0ver 700 visitors to my Blog on one day which is a record for one of my posts. Our winner with the most votes is the … Continue reading →
May 28, 2018 by Spalenka
Tags: #beautiful #classical #cosmic #feminine #feminine #beauty #grace #classical #art #Spalenka #FineArt #botanical #postcards #love #fineart #grace #nature #spiritjunkie #spiritualawakening #Yogananda alchemy alchemy #peace Art Art For Sale art spirit astra astral plane astrology Beauty botanical choir choral classicalmusic Cosmic Heart CosmicHeart Coverart dov dream electronic female goddess Goddess_rising Illuminatedperfume Imagination Vibration JamesRaymond love Love Essence metaphysical MontanaJose music myth newage Opera pagan Paintings rave RobJacobs romantic sangeetakaur seay sensual Solar soothing Spalenka spirit spiritual stardust sun worldmusic
Read more