Decorative Art
 
My techniques originated from the northern regions of Greater Russia. They consist of the traditional black lacquer on wooden objects, such as jewelry boxes, nested dolls, eggs, and dishes.
 
Northern Russian nature scenery is not as rich and colorful as that of the southern regions. In the winter time people think of warm & beautiful summers. During the long autumn and winter evenings, they decorate their belongings, such as dishes, furniture & clothing in multi-colored designs. Red & Gold on Black is a very traditional combination. The traditional technique presents a border with floral-plant pattern making the design look neat and noble. 		 
   
Gift Ideas & Souvenirs
 
   
Khokhloma - Decorative Panel 1"
Acrylic paint on foam board, carefully
hand-painted in a traditional Russian
gold khohloma technique
20" x 30"

$300		   
Khokhloma - Decorative Panel 2"
Acrylic paint on foam board, carefully
hand-painted in a traditional Russian
gold khohloma technique
20" x 30"

$300		  
   
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  Nesting Dolls "ladybug" (set of 5)
Hand-painted acrylic on wood, finished with glossy polyurethane. Biggest doll 3.5" high
$25
   
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  Nesting Dolls "red pearl" (set of 5)
Hand-painted acrylic on wood, finished with glossy polyurethane. Very detailed, with intricate design. Biggest doll 3.5" high
-Sold-
   
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  Nesting Dolls (set of 5)
Water-colors on wood, unfinished for a soft look and feel. Biggest doll 4.5" high
$25
   
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Traditional nesting dolls (set of 5)
Hand-painted acrylic on wood, finished with glossy polyurethane. Biggest doll 3.5" high
Order "North Pole" - $20 "Strawberries" - $15 "Berries" - $12
 
  		   
 
"Love-me love-me-not" doll
$65		 "Girl with hen" doll
$65		  
Roly-poly doll - Nevalyashka
"Nevalyashka" is the name for these charming Russian roly-poly dolls. They are fun to push down, but always stand back up again - making a pleasant bell-like sound. (They do not open like the other dolls) Original designs by Svetlana Shorey.
   
 		  
 
2 opposite views of an egg.
Acrylic on wood, in the style of Shishkin. Finished with oil laquer.
$85		 Traditional Easter egg. Acrylic on wood, unfinished.
$12		  
   
 		  

 

 

Traditional jewelry boxes in Mstera style (jewelry not included). -sold-

 
   
 		  

 

 

Detailed landscape on wooden box, covered with thick oil lacquer..
"Fisherman" - $45

 

  
 
 
 
   
  All images subject to copyright. (c) Svetlana Shorey, 2004.