Olga Brink
Freedom and air. There are no rules in art.
Olga Brink was born in Belarus, Minsk. Since 2015 she has lived in Sweden with her family.
Olga always liked to draw. When she was 11 years old, she began studying at the State Gymnasium-College of Arts. After school, she studied graphics at the Belarusian State Academy of Arts. The time spent studying greatly influenced the artist’s creativity. At this time, she closely communicated with teachers, famous masters of their craft, and young artists, her peers. After completing her studies, the artist made lithographs in limited editions and took part in graphic biennales/triennales in Poland, Finland and Japan. She also did illustrations for children's books.
Olga works in different styles and mediums, but now she is more focused on watercolor painting. Her artworks contain many motifs of nature, flowers, animals and portraits of people. The artist loves when there is a lot of air and water. Bright and open colors are what she really likes. She remains devoted to the realistic style, but gives it something of her own, adds individuality. There are no rules in watercolor, the painter believes, artists can experiment to achieve special, unique effects.The painter says: "Watercolor is an amazing medium, you can constantly grow and develop in it over many years, which is why it is so exciting for me. I love when there is a lot of air and water. Bright and open colors are what I really like. Realism attracts me with its accuracy, but I want to give it something of my own, add individuality. I want to have my own style."
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My Japanese Nihonga (Japanese painting style) • 5 artworks
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I want to create my own Nihonga based on my feelings, experiences and knowledge about this amazing country.
Latest Artworks • 7 artworks
View allPortraits • 8 artworks
View allFlowers • 21 artworks
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I love painting flowers.
Animals • 7 artworks
View allOriginal Аuthor's Lithographs • 5 artworks
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A lithograph is not a copy of a painting, it is an image drawn by an artist on a lithographic stone[...]
A lithograph is not a copy of a painting, it is an image drawn by an artist on a lithographic stone and then printed on paper. To print each color, a separate shape is drawn on the paper. It´s a very complicated and long process.
Landscapes • 4 artworks
View allStill Life • 5 artworks
View allDrawings • 5 artworks
View allSmall Artworks • 7 artworks
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Small artworks in round shapes, 13x13 cm
Hahnemuhle Rundes Aquarellpapier, 100% cotton, 300 g/m2
Schmincke[...]
Small artworks in round shapes, 13x13 cm
Hahnemuhle Rundes Aquarellpapier, 100% cotton, 300 g/m2
Schmincke Horadam Aquarell watercolours
Hahnemuhle Rundes Aquarellpapier, 100% cotton, 300 g/m2
Schmincke Horadam Aquarell watercolours
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Published in the media
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The artist has been published in the media, radio or TV press
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The artist's works have been noticed by the editorial staff
Presented in Art Fairs
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The artist participates in art shows and fairs
Professional Artist
Exercises the profession of artist as a main activity
Exercises the profession of artist as a main activity
Biography
Olga Brink was born in Belarus, Minsk. Since 2015 she has lived in Sweden with her family.
Olga always liked to draw. When she was 11 years old, she began studying at the State Gymnasium-College of Arts. After school, she studied graphics at the Belarusian State Academy of Arts. The time spent studying greatly influenced the artist’s creativity. At this time, she closely communicated with teachers, famous masters of their craft, and young artists, her peers. After completing her studies, the artist made lithographs in limited editions and took part in graphic biennales/triennales in Poland, Finland and Japan. She also did illustrations for children's books.
Olga works in different styles and mediums, but now she is more focused on watercolor painting. Her artworks contain many motifs of nature, flowers, animals and portraits of people. The artist loves when there is a lot of air and water. Bright and open colors are what she really likes. She remains devoted to the realistic style, but gives it something of her own, adds individuality. There are no rules in watercolor, the painter believes, artists can experiment to achieve special, unique effects.The painter says: "Watercolor is an amazing medium, you can constantly grow and develop in it over many years, which is why it is so exciting for me. I love when there is a lot of air and water. Bright and open colors are what I really like. Realism attracts me with its accuracy, but I want to give it something of my own, add individuality. I want to have my own style."
- Nationality: SWEDEN
- Date of birth : 1975
- Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Professional Artist Swedish Contemporary Artists
Influences
Education
1993 - 1999
Belarusian State Academy of Arts
Minsk,
Minsk,
Belarus
1986 - 1993
Belarusian State School of Arts
Minsk,
Minsk,
Belarus
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Achievements
Collective Expositions
2003
International Independent Exhibition Of Prints
Kanagawa,
Japan
2002
International Triennial Of Graphic Art By Young Artists
Vaasa,
Finland
2002
Мałe Formy Grafiki
Łódź,
Poland
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Magnífico. MI ENHORABUENA
Magnificent. MY CONGRATULATIONS
Muchas gracias Francisco!
Thank you very much Francisco!