Ekaterina Smirnova

1981, Novosibirsk, Siberia, Russia

Atmosphere – masses of evaporating water in the air – describes Ekaterina Smirnova’s paintings best. Working in watercolor, Mrs. Smirnova has a unique approach to this traditional medium. Multi-glazing and repeatedly splashing the painting, Ekaterina’s singular technique best represents the depth of the air, fading the further objects and sharpening the edge of the closer ones.

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Ekaterina Smirnova

Diagonal II

132 x 101 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

Hazy Landscape 1

2015
177.8 x 130.8 cm

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New Jersey Sunset

2012
67 x 102 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

Bicycle In Beijing

2012
132 x 100 cm

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Megalopolis Lights

2016
127 x 203 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

Hudson (Diptych)

2013
132 x 204 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

Lost In Fog

2012
66 x 101 cm

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Misty Path I

2016
80 x 180 cm

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Autumn Lake

2016
80 x 180 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

Irish Study I

2016
22.5 x 51 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

6:05 am

2017
80 x 180 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

Misty Path II

2016
80 x 180 cm

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Barcelona 9pm

2013
132 x 178 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

Downtown Blue

2012
130 x 102 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

Hazy Morning Over Hudson (Diptych)

2013
177 x 264 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

Hazy Landscape 4

2015
177.8 x 130.8 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

Hazy Landscape 2

2015
177.8 x 130.8 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

Diagonal I

132 x 101 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

NY And NJ

132 x 178 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

Magical Path

2016
203 x 130 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

Irish Study II

2016
22.5 x 51 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

Irish Study V

2016
22.5 x 51 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

Irish Study VII

2016
22.5 x 51 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

Irish Study III

2016
22.5 x 51 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

Sagrada Familia

2012
132 x 102 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

Special Place

2016
80 x 180 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

6:15 am

2017
80 x 180 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

Wonson Cove

2012
66 x 101 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

The Best Kept Secret

2016
80 x 180 cm

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Ekaterina Smirnova

Union Square

2011
86 x 117 cm

Ekaterina Smirnova

Her breathtaking international landscapes are even more intimate when painted large. Working in large scale, Ekaterina directs the viewers’ attention to not only the composition of her works, but to the complex textures as well.

Stains, splashes, drips and puddles, all are important elements to Ekaterina’s paintings, creating more nuanced atmospheres while calling attention to the process of the painting’s creation. Hardware brushes, rough textured paper, a spray bottle and plenty of water are the means by which Ekaterina blurs the straight line – so often seen in the real world, but transformed in the artist’s eye. Step closer and get lost in the abstract textures; stand back and imagine yourself overlooking the sunset on the Hudson river: either way, you are bound for a delight.

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