Yorkshire Artists: Hannah Ostapjuk Paints Portrait Live It’s the first time I have painted a portrait in public! I have done demos and run art workshops but never worked on my own studio art or commissioned portraits while other artists and the public looked on. I didn’t really think about it until someone said they were […]
Yorkshire Artist Exhibiting Portrait Paintings at York Open Studios Those who follow my: art work, portraits, and oil paintings on social media sites will have seen me mention a “surprise” for all who visit Julie Lightburn and myself at Studio 14 (The Bull Centre) during the York Open Studios weekends (see dates below). The SURPRISE is: a unique […]
I will be taking part in York Open Studios (YOS) again this year, I previously exhibited in 2013. One aspect of exhibiting this year which I am really looking forward to is showing my work with another artist, Julie Lightburn. Julie is a representational artist working in acrylics and pastels and noted for her original approach to […]
Yorkshire Artist and Portrait Painter, Hannah Ostapjuk’s first Solo Exhibition is going very well and the Private View was a great success. If you would like to see paintings such as: An Evening Online, Girl with Plaited Hair, and Portrait of Professor Michael Arthur, then pop these dates (below) in your diary as those paintings will only […]
Yorkshire Artist and Portrait Painter, Hannah Ostapjuk’s first Solo Exhibition ‘Hannah Ostapjuk: PORTRAITS’ is now OPEN! If you would like to see paintings such as: An Evening Online, Girl with Plaited Hair, and Portrait of Professor Michael Arthur, then pop these dates (below) in your diary as those paintings will only on view to the public during this […]
Although still in the process of planning, I cannot hold in my excitement any longer!!! I am to hold my first Solo Exhibition, Hannah Ostapjuk PORTRAITS, at the University of Leeds in the Clothworkers Centenary Concert Hall Foyer from 22nd October* – 12th December 2014. This fantastic opportunity was presented to me by Jillian Johnson MBE; at the […]
…Actually I am hoping it is more of a very long stroke than just a brush! As some of you may already know (I did announce it on my facebook page) I was commissioned to paint the official portrait of the previous Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leeds, Professor Michael Arthur. I believe I received the commission after […]
On Wednesday 16th July I was Guest of Honour at King James School’s year 10 Prizegiving – the high school I attended as a student. I used to listen intently to the speakers at my Prizegivings and hoped one day that I was notable enough to be asked – here I am and what a wonderful journey it has been! I […]
After a kind mention of my work by New Lights Shortlisted artist Karolina Szymkiewicz, I decided to return the favour. I much admire the outstanding and unique work of Karolina, the way in which she captures movement is magical, and I was very pleased to have my portrait paintings exhibited near her drawings for the duration of both New Lights’ […]