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“Chiaroscuro Gold” represents the awakening of our essential nature. People ask me who modeled for the image. She started out as a drawing within my mind’s eye, then was painted, then scanned into the computer, then printed out and worked on … Continue reading

Nature’s Graces

Nature’s Graces, 46″x52″ mixed media (oil, acrylic, metallics and gold leaf on vinyl and wood), hand made frame. Mythology represents the Three Graces as goddesses of charm, beauty, nature, creativity and fertility. Here the Tree of Life represents the human spine … Continue reading

“Nefertiti’s Dream”

“Nefertiti’s Dream”35″x48” inks, acrylic, oil, metallic paint, varnish, canvas on wood, metallic silver leafed edges. This art represents the meditative mind transcending the nature of reality and opening the third eye to new awareness. The glazing in this piece creates a beautiful luminosity … Continue reading

The Grail

Painting I was working on at The Street Art Loft, event last Friday. People mentioned it felt like a pompeii fresco. “The Grail,” in progress, 30″x36,” multi media, vinyl, wood, acrylics, oils, metallic paints, gold leaf.

Blossoms of Summer Video

A short piece I created for Roxana Illuminated Perfume to celebrate her two new botanical perfumes, Mellifera and Fleurish. This was projected large on fabric at the at Blossoms of Summer event with Fritz Heede playing music in the background. … Continue reading
September 03, 2015 by Spalenka

Blossoms of Summer II

Fleurish I created two new illuminations for some very beautiful botanical essences by Roxana Illuminated Perfume. The model is Stevie Morley. Fleurish is a feminine, fresh floral bouquet featuring three types of jasmine. The scent is indolic, sensual and evocative of languid … Continue reading

Blossoms of Summer

A Sensorium of Sensual Delights and Artful Musings Thank you to all who attended this event. A lovely time was had by all! Roxana Illuminated Perfume Whizin Market Hall in Agoura, CA (up stairs) Saturday, August 29th 7:00 to 10:00 … Continue reading

Dining with the Muses

Dining with the Muses I am sorry this event is SOLD OUT. Cornell Winery, Agoura, CA Thursday, August 20th 7:00pm Reception – 7:30 dinner and show Throughout history the arts have inspired legendary celebrations, festivals and one of kind parties to … Continue reading

More Reviews & Sketches

  “Titan released a book that not only captures some of Spalenka’s best work, but also grants the opportunity to learn about an artist that isn’t afraid to take risks in his career and proves that art is still very … Continue reading

Comic Con 2015 Recap

The San Diego Comic Con was crazy as always. I was in Artist Alley selling my visions and making new friends. I moderated my annual panel, Artist As Brand, Rise of the Artist Entrepreneur on art career sustainability with the Shiflett Brothers, … Continue reading