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I'm Irina De Vicente
I'm Irina De Vicente
I'm a folk artist, surface designer and teacher.
I like to transform nature into decorative artistic language of our ancestors. So simple and understandable for everyone.
You can learn it too!
I like to transform nature into decorative artistic language of our ancestors. So simple and understandable for everyone.
You can learn it too!
Why Folk Art?
Decorative folk painting is a good way to start to paint for beginners, because folk painting uses simple basic elements and a repetitive ornament.
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Art SkillsThis is a good practise for the hands and eyes, it gives you the opportunity to study how to feel a proportion, a composition, color combinations. This is a very good training of artistic taste and creativity.
For example, in the painting of "Khokhloma" (this is a Russian folk style, recognizable all over the world), we use only 5 basic elements. All patterns consist of these five elements. It's incredible, isn't it?! -
Mental HealthAnd also, very important, a decorative painting develops fine motor skills of the hands. The fine motor skills are subtle movements of the hands and fingers. It serves for the development of neural connections of the brain for children and for older people. They say, this kind of painting (as well as a calligraphy) developments the brain and prevents senile diseases. Usually, with regular practice of painting, students' sleep and mood improve, and memory strengthens.
For me personally, painting is the best meditation. -
Cultural HeritageIn our modern age, we are too far removed from nature, from the origins, from the worldview of our ancestors. Folk art is the craft of ordinary people in villages, people without art education who created from the heart, from God. However, they did not use realistic artistic language, but decorative one. Now we would use a special application to edit a photo of a flower or AI app. And more than 300 years ago village artisans passed through themselves a beauty of a flower and put it on a wooden plate with a brush, making a couple of strokes.
CLASSES
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FOR FREE during 30-days period
(for new members only) by special referral link.
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and watch any class!
MY ARTWORKS
| Folk Art with Soul: Where Tradition Meets Modern Style From Doubt to Passion There was a time when I hesitated to fully embrace my love for decorative and folk art. To me, it seemed too simple—almost childish. Wooden spoons, matryoshka dolls, traditional bowls… Was this all Russian folk painting could be? But my heart wouldn’t let me walk away. Through years of studying academic painting, drawing, and art history at The Imperial Art Academy in St. Petersburg, I kept circling back to the vibrant beauty of traditional art. And now? I’ve found my true home in it—and I’ve discovered that folk art is anything but simple! My Mission: Bringing Folk Art to the World I want to show people everywhere that folk art—especially Russian traditional painting—is more than just nostalgia. It’s harmonious, meaningful, and deeply connected to our roots. And yes—it can be stylish, modern, and utterly captivating in today’s world! What I Create I specialize in hand-painted interior pieces—ornamental compositions on paper, wooden surfaces, and home decor. Each piece carries the warmth of tradition while adding a unique touch to any space. But why stop there? Recently, I’ve expanded into digital patterns inspired by folk motifs. Now, you can surround yourself with tradition in every form:
Learn With Me Inspired to try folk painting yourself? My online tutorials (in English, Spanish, and Russian) are designed for absolute beginners and experienced artists alike. Whether you’ve never held a brush or just want to reconnect with traditional art, my lessons will guide you—step by step. Join me, and you’ll fall in love with folk art—just like I did. With love and bright colors, Irina De Vicente |
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