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Who I am

Hello!

I am a 32 year old Israeli guy, freelance writer by trade, who is seriously passionate about art. I was born in Russia, in the cold Ural mountains (not Siberia!), in the industrial city of Yekaterinburg, and moved with my family here in 1990. Children are known to overcome culture shock pretty quickly and I was no exception. I studied in high school, served in the army and went to university (BA in English&Linguistics). I like music, literature, cinema, football and the sea. That’s me in a nutshell.

What I do

Everything I write is a result of my personal impressions and opinions. Every post includes a reproduction with a short critical article; I try to construct a story for each piece. In an endeavor to reach a broad generalized conclusion, I point out the main elements, discuss composition, color, linear and rhythmic movement, balance, general atmosphere, and so on and so forth — anything and everything that makes a painting remarkable.

What I don’t do

I am not a professional critic. I don’t do systematic research and I don’t oblige myself to quote though sometimes I will.

Some important elements, brushwork in particular, are very difficult to examine via the Internet. Though there are great reproductions out there, nothing can compare to looking at a painting live in a museum or a gallery. Colors are also prone to distortion. These technical limitations can undermine some of the words written here. If you are looking for complete, all-round critical assessments, I would strongly recommend going to a museum and consulting with known authors and books.

My goals

My main goals are: to learn to appreciate art, to grow as a critic and as a writer, and to acquire new knowledge. Writing about art often becomes a discovery process for me, and I am happy to be able to share it. I hope to take part in interesting discussions and conversations, so don’t hesitate using that “leave a comment” option.

Contact

Feel free to contact me by email, elish(at)artandcritique(dot)com , if you are interested in writing services or wish to share comments and suggestions.

Some last words

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