Velvet Light
This painting is an expressive still life rendered in a soft manner. It is a perfect fit for an interior that values coziness, warmth, and artistic understatement. Color Palette: Warm and enveloping. A combination of a golden-beige background with vibrant accents of ripe fruit — orange, rich red, and refreshing green. Texture: The grainy, "sandy" texture of the canvas is particularly captivating. It lends the image depth and materiality, making the surface feel alive and tactile. Atmosphere: The painting evokes a sense of serenity and domestic warmth. Rather than simply depicting objects, it conveys a fleeting impression — the emotion of a quiet, cozy moment. Due to its neutral yet vibrant palette, this piece will make an exquisite addition to both classical and modern minimalist interiors. Medium: Oil on canvas, mixed media (texture paste, sand)
Irina Zagata
My work is an exploration of light, warmth and quiet moments of beauty in nature. Painting with oil paints, I focus on the tactile qualities of the environment to create textures that bring the canvas to life. Inspired by the Mediterranean sun and the delicate architecture of flowers, my art strives to capture a sense of “homely peace” – a sanctuary of peace for the viewer. Each stroke of the brush is an invitation to stop, breathe and feel the gentle sunshine of a summer day. I did Aliyah in 2025 from Latvia where I was an ophthalmologist and worked in medical field for many years – assisting in surgeries to patients for laser correction, which improving vision without glasses. Also therefore, I began studying art quite late but approached the study of painting with the same medical accuracy – patiently accumulated skills in various painting techniques (including gilding, classical layered oil painting, homemade egg tempera painting – using ground pigments with egg yolk, etc.) before beginning my creative path here in Israel.
My work is an exploration of light, warmth and quiet moments of beauty in nature. Painting with oil paints, I focus on the tactile qualities of the environment to create textures that bring the canvas to life. Inspired by the Mediterranean sun and the delicate architecture of flowers, my art strives to capture a sense of “homely peace” – a sanctuary of peace for the viewer. Each stroke of the brush is an invitation to stop, breathe and feel the gentle sunshine of a summer day. I did Aliyah in 2025 from Latvia where I was an ophthalmologist and worked in medical field for many years – assisting in surgeries to patients for laser correction, which improving vision without glasses. Also therefore, I began studying art quite late but approached the study of painting with the same medical accuracy – patiently accumulated skills in various painting techniques (including gilding, classical layered oil painting, homemade egg tempera painting – using ground pigments with egg yolk, etc.) before beginning my creative path here in Israel.
