One of the
things that inspire me is visiting historical places. I’ve always wondered what
lies in the remote corners of our planet, in distant countries and unmapped
settlements that still remain a mystery for the world. But most of all I was
interested in the old monuments of culture, architecture and religion. And that
path led me to the sands of Jerusalem…
A journey to the East
One day I
stumbled upon pictures of the Wailing Wall in the internet. Of course, I heard
about it before, but those photos really caught my eye. The Wailing Wall is
located in the Old City of Jerusalem. Even in the photographs you can feel the
special atmosphere surrounding this place. At all times, it has been a sanctuary
of Jewish people and an important destination for pilgrims from all over the
world. I decided to see the Wall with my own eyes. What can I say, it was
incredible. Seeing the Wall rising right in front of me, so ancient and noble,
was like going back in time. My hands grope for the camera and I froze in
terror – I was in such a hurry that I forgot it in the hotel! Flying across the
ocean and failing to take photos of the very place I wanted to see so much! I
felt so miserable! But not for long…
A sudden finding
I returned
to the hotel in a terrible mood. To cheer myself up, I made a cup of strong
coffee and started googling… And there it was, a picture of the Wailing Wall I
was hoping to capture! Actually, it was a painting by an artist whose name I’ve
never heard before – Leonid Afremov. Here it is http://afremov.com/WAILING-WALL-PALETTE-KNIFE-Oil-Painting-On-Canvas-By-Leonid-Afremov-Size-30-x40.html.
I’m not much into canvas wall art, but that image was fascinating! As I learned
later, Leonid Afremov runs his own website where you can find a wide choice of
canvas wall art, contemporary pictures and other interesting stuff.
That’s what I like most
about his works:
• Unusual style of painting
• Bright colors that enhance the impression
• Large variety of paintings on any subject
Contemporary
wall art on canvas is incredibly versatile. There are many names you should
know and Leonid Afremov is one of them. This is a unique and bright talent. What he paints is not places or objects. He
paints emotions. And that’s what makes his works so valuable. So if you are
looking for large contemporary canvas wall art to decorate your room, the
painting of the Wailing Wall might be a perfect choice!