Not For Sale
This painting grew from my feeling that the forest remembers how to listen. I was moved by the quiet dignity of an elder sitting close to a Canada goose, not as owner or observer, but as an equal presence in the living world. The deer in the background and the soft woodland light deepen that sense of silent understanding. I wanted to paint a moment of humility, respect, and inner stillness—when nature does not speak in words, yet gives companionship, knowledge, and peace.
| Date: | April 2026 |
| Technique: | Mixed Media: Oil, Pastel, Acrylic on Canvas |
| Styles: | Figurative, Surrealism |
| Contents: | Outdoors, Plant, Vegetation, Bird, Waterfowl, Goose, Face, Head, Clothing, Footwear, Shoe, Coat, Tree, Woodland |
| Edition: | Original, one of a kind artwork |
| Unframed Size: | 24in x 36in x 1.5in |
| Frame: | Not framed |
| Weight: | 3.0 lb |
Olga Bunevich
Burnaby, metro Vancouver, British Columbia
I am an artist residing in Vancouver, though my roots lie in the culturally rich region of Crimea. My creative practice seamlessly merges surrealism, symbolism, and philosophical inquiry, enabling me to explore complex themes. The breathtaking landscape of my childhood has profoundly shaped my artistic vision.
"My works are meditations on how the soul emerges through reflection, and how art fosters empathy by mirroring our most sacred internal experiences. I believe that artists are not only creators of images but also translators of cultural emotion."
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