To enter to win Dimitriy's painting, "Black Diamond Peak" go to Daily Paintworks and click on the link at the top of the page announcing their interview.
From Dimitriy's DPW Gallery:Dimitriy Gritsenko is a practicing fine artist who has studied extensively in institutions and in private with a broad spectrum of artists. Costumer satisfaction is Dimitriy's utmost priority, so please ask any questions that may interest or concern you about his art. Thank you. (click to view gallery)
Tell us a bit about your first painting experience.
I don't recall the first time I picked up a paint brush, however, I clearly remember the first oil painting I did in art class. The minute I started I was hooked, I still remember the landscape that I painted.
Did you have any stops and starts in your painting career?
There was a time where I was offered a job for a glass engraving artist, so I put my painting aside and took up the offer. After a couple months, I was getting really anxious to paint again, so I dropped the job and returned to the easel: it was a difficult decision, but well worth it.
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| Black Diamond Peak (click to view) Enter to win by clicking on the link at the top of the DPW home page announcing Dimitriy's interview. |
What mediums have you experimented with?
I've gone through most of the well known ones: gouache, acrylic, ink, egg tempera, watercolor, etc.
Which ones have "stuck" and which ones have fallen away?
Oils haven't let me down and I love working with them. I do like acrylic, however- even with the extenders- they dry to fast for me. As much as I enjoy watercolors, I struggle to paint boldly, accurately, and make critical decisions all at the same time.
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| Winter in Seattle (click to view) |
Which one are you exploring?
Egg Tempera is the medium other than oils which I'm currently exploring.
What inspires you most?
The limited amount of time I have on earth.
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| Portrait in Charcoal No. 1 (click to view) |
Share an art experience where you went out of you comfort zone.
In high school, I volunteered to paint at a fine arts assembly.
How to do you manage your time to paint?
It's not that easy because just like any other work there has to be variety, or else painting becomes monotonous. I avoid the latter by managing my time to take longer breaks and work later into the evenings.
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| Bridge Enthusiasts (click to view) |
How do you generally arrive at ideas for your paintings?
It will usually be a "wow, that would be a nice piece" moment, which I make a mental note of or write down for later.
How do you keep art "fresh?" What techniques have helped you avoid burnout and keep your work vibrant and engaging?
As much as I love painting, my brainpower and strength sometimes cant keep up with my ambitions, so I find refreshment in reading and various outdoor activities- including plein air painting.
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| Keep Calm and Swim On (click to view) |
What do you feel you are learning about right now as an artist?
The importance of being well balanced physically and mentally.
What makes you happiest about your art?
The people who connect to it on a personal level.
Thanks, Dimitriy!
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