Elva Nykyforuk
Elva Nykyforuk was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta ,Canada. The daughter of both immigrants, her parents believed that through travel she would see the world and the beauty in all cultures. She is a self taught artist skilled in various art techniques and styles. Her favorite way to paint by far is by palette knife. She believes that a painting should not only be looked at, but want to be touched as well. Her use of vibrant colors, 3D texture and style, creates a visual effect of both boldness , depth and beauty. Her influences and inspiration comes from places she has visited, their multiculturalism, landmarks, and history.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
I want when people see my art and my paintings to feel like they have walked into a fantasy world of color, texture, and emotion.I want to let people escape, even for a minute, into fantastical places and images that I see in my mind and transmit to a canvas.
Elva Nykyforuk was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta ,Canada. The daughter of both immigrants, her parents believed that through travel she would see the world and the beauty in all cultures. She is a self taught artist skilled in various art techniques and styles. Her favorite way to paint by far is by palette knife. She believes that a painting should not only be looked at, but want to be touched as well. Her use of vibrant colors, 3D texture and style, creates a visual effect of both boldness , depth and beauty. Her influences and inspiration comes from places she has visited, their multiculturalism, landmarks, and history.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
I want when people see my art and my paintings to feel like they have walked into a fantasy world of color, texture, and emotion.I want to let people escape, even for a minute, into fantastical places and images that I see in my mind and transmit to a canvas.
$800.00
Acrylic on canvas.
24x30"
An portrait expressionism piece of a Geisha done on Gallery wrapped canvas this is "Hanami" (Beauty Blossomed)
$1,000.00
Acrylic on canvas.
36x48"
A beautiful pop art inspired by the era of David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust.This piece is sure to ad character to any room.
$2,800.00
Acrylic on canvas.
48x48"
A fantastical depiction of the Alberta Banff Rocky Mountains, done by pallete knife on Gallery wrapped canvas.
$800.00
Alcohol Ink on birch panel.
30x40"
An abstract depiction of a blue flame which is the hottest one of all ranging from 1400°- 1650° Celcius.
$1,100.00
Alcohol Ink on birch panel.
60x30"
La Vie En Rose is an abstract depiction of roses in bloom. It's smoky effect and contemporary colors make a statement in any place.