Larisa Brechun
Texas
Larisa Brechun, Whitetail, oil, 6 x 6.
Art Education: Studied fine art and graphic design at the University of Alabama.
Style: Contemporary realism.
Creative Spark: Music was my first love, and it has always been my biggest inspiration. Both of my parents have a background in music, so I grew up surrounded by various instruments. Anything from romantic classical music to doom metal kick-starts my imagination.
Second-Choice Career: Meteorologist or storm chaser. Growing up in Alabama with its yearly bouts of severe weather and tornadoes led me to have a fascination and great respect for Mother Nature.
Other Passions: I enjoy spontaneous road trips, fishing, and long walks with my Boston terrier.
Best Advice Received: Paint every day. It isn’t always easy to do, but I have noticed that I see the most improvement in my work when I am able to really put those hours in behind the easel.
Biggest Fear: If it flies and has a stinger, I will scream and run away from it in an embarrassing manner.
Pet Peeve: There is nothing more frustrating than not being able to get into my studio when I really feel the urge to paint.
Favorite Studio Music: My studio music typically ranges from Black Sabbath to The Acid.
Future Goals: My goal is always the same: to continue improving my artistic abilities every day and to see where this journey takes me.
Price Range: $350 to $3,000.
Representation: www.larisabrechunart.com.
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- Larisa Brechun, Dusk in the Hill Country, oil, 20 x 16.
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- Larisa Brechun, Spheksophobia, oil, 12 x 9.
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- Larisa Brechun, Whitetail, oil, 6 x 6.
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