Patrushka Art

Fine Art by Patrushka

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Betrayal An emotive depiction of betrayal. "The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies."

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For Kitty Genovese A portrait homage of Catherine Susan "Kitty" Genovese - for my ongoing "Hunted and Hunters" series.

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Winston Moseley, A Hunter Winston Moseley, who stalked, raped and killed Kitty Genovese in a prolonged knife attack in New York in 1964 while neighbors failed to act on her desperate cries for help — a nightmarish tableau that came to symbolize urban apathy in America.

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Cobwebby Thistle

On one of my hikes in the Point Reyes area, I came across this great dangerous looking and beautiful plant, full of spikes and webs. It is a wonderfully weird plant commonly called “cobweb thistle”,  a California native.  It’s spiny blooms are laced with fibers resembling cobwebs.

Title:  “Cobwebby Thistle” (Cirsium occidentale)

Size: 19″ x 35″

Medium: Gouache on wood, varnished

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Not My President On Donald Trump "It is impossible to know where his presidency will lead or how much damage he will do to our nation." 

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And Now It’s Winter, Winter In America This piece was inspired by the depression and disappointment I felt after the recent electons here in America.

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Abstracted Palm Tree at Night   This is another palm tree painting...  I've done a number of them over the years and maybe because they remind of Hawaii, they are my favorite trees.

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A Wednesday Addams Day of the Dead

A Wednesday Addams Day of the Dead

Wednesday Addams

As a youngster, the original Addams Family was one of my favorite shows on TV – I wanted to grow up to be the beautiful Morticia all sleek in her spider dress and darkly sarcastic. When they made the newer movie with Christina Ricci cast as Wednesday, I thought she nailed the part as no one else could have. And she has such great character to her face with that long forehead and…

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A Redwood Stump A Redwood Stump Painting Every time I visit the woods near my home in Northern California, I am inspired to paint a little something... 

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A Day of the Dead Family Portrait Recently I was commissioned to do a "Day Of The Dead" family portrait and I couldn't have enjoyed painting these beautiful beings anymore than I did.

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Rock Star Ornaments, Bowie and Prince Hang Them On Your Tree

Rock Star Ornaments, Bowie and Prince Hang Them On Your Tree

  Rock Star Ornaments Rockin’ Around Your Christmas Tree

Just in time for the holidays, my David Bowie and Prince paintings are now handmade into star ornaments to honor your tree. Nothing like Ziggy’s face to brighten your day…

This year was a rough one for so many (in more than one way}, we will remember the greatness that was both of these rockers forever.

– To order on Etsy –

For: The Pretti…

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David Bowie's Eyes Painted In Flowers

David Bowie’s Eyes Painted In Flowers

David Bowie’s Eyes in Flowers

These two little paintings are in the upcoming exhibition “The Coaster Show” at La Luz de Jesus Gallery, in Los Angeles. (For show info, click here.)

They are David Bowie’s unusual eyes, transposed on flowers – a carnation (which is Bowie’s birth flower for the month of January) and a gardenia (which is his wife Iman’s favorite flower.)

The carnation symbolizes…

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An American Girl

An American Girl

Feeling a little of the red, white and blue inspiration on this one, for the 4th of July.

I am not much of a nationalist or one to expound patriotism, these concepts seem only to divide people, much like harping on different races. We are all one and should embrace ways to unity.

However, I do love Tom Petty, fireworks, barbecues and the festive colors of flags.

“Well she was an…

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Let Love Rule

Gouache on found wood, varnished.

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Lady Simone

A portrait inspired by Simone, her beauty, her favorite flower – a peony, and her favorite color – mint green. Also inspired by the Day of the Dead...

MORE: http://patrushka.net/2015/01/28/lady-simone/

I love to incorporate elements of the individual in my portraits! I am available for commissions - so if you’d like to have a portrait done of yourself or someone you love, drop me a line! 

(I work from photos - so locality is not a problem.)

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Los Angeles Alley

Inspired by that dirty city of angels that holds a special place in my heart.

More Info: http://patrushka.net/2014/11/06/an-alley-in-la/

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Geisha Circus

This is another piece for my ongoing Geisha art series.Inspired by my love of the vintage and especially old time circus aesthetics.

More Info :  http://patrushka.net/2015/09/03/geisha-circus/