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A Rush of Blood

  This was the first painting that I created during ArtHatch’s 24 hour Art-A-Thon. During the winter, it is difficult to find any flowers but the cool season lends to an abundance of hardy vegetables, and I was drawn to a variety of colorful cabbages at the local Flower Market. I love this particular one [...]

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The Dream of Sleep

This is the second painting that I created during ArtHatch’s 24 hour Art-A-Thon.  By the time I started on this painting I well through almost 12 hours of painting, in other words I was dead tired.  But I pressed on and surprisingly created this little gem.  This was a really fun event and show to [...]

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Art-A-Thon: LIVE Webcam

See Elena Karavodin at work in her studio painting for a full 24 hours. Starting Friday, January 13 at 8pm straight through Saturday January 14 at 8pm. Feel free to comment or chat! Watch live streaming video from ekaravodin at livestream.com

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24 Hour Art-A-Thon

This January, I have signed on for the biggest, longest and most intense art event of my life: a 24-Hour Art-A-Thon. I will spend 24 hours in my studio along with 20+ artists dedicated to creating art for the entire 24 hours.Yes, I might very well be crazy, but this is all for a good [...]

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Wrapped in Plastic – Original Painting

Happy Holidays! This is one of two small pieces that I created several months ago and I’ve been dying to expose it to the world since.  Finally, the holidays are here and its the perfect time. “Wrapped in Plastic” Oil on Masonite 12 x 20 inches $300 + 30% Holiday Discount= $210 For shipping information, [...]

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Wrapped in Ribbons – Original Painting

  Happy Holidays! This is a small piece I created  several months ago and I’ve been dying to expose it to the world since.  Finally the holidays are here and its the perfect time. Wrapped in Ribbons Oil on Masonite 12 x 22 inches $300 + 30% Holiday Discount= $210 For shipping information, click here. [...]

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PRINTS Available!

You asked and I’ve finally delivered. I now have Limited Edition Prints available of my paintings.   This is a great way to own art that maybe a little easier on your budget. Get yours before the holidays are over. Click the images below to see available print options.

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From Blanks to Beauty

Stop by Mosaic Wine Bar in San Diego on November 17, 2011 and see a small piece that I created for Synergy Art Foundation Small Canvas Exhibition and Auction entitled “From Blanks to Beauty”.

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MUSES: Drawing Among Talent

Much to my surprise, the very talented and famous Greg Evans showed up to draw with me and my other fellow artists at ArtHatch’s Live Figure Drawing Night.

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The Beekeeper – Original Painting

My first self-portrait in ten years. This painting took me months to finish.

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