A curated selection of Igor Shulman’s oil paintings created in 2020, capturing the artist’s mature figurative style and intimate storytelling.
2020 Archive of Original Oil Paintings
Explore the archived oil paintings created by Igor Shulman in 2020. This collection highlights his mature figurative style, expressive brushwork, and nuanced color harmonies. Themes include intimacy, quiet domestic moments, human relationships and evocative storytelling. Each painting offers a glimpse into Shulman’s artistic journey during this year, capturing emotion, light and atmosphere with exceptional realism and subtle impressionistic touches.
Themes: Romantic Encounter, Lovers at a Table, Intimate Connection, Champagne, Evening Atmosphere, Figurative Realism, Sensual Mood, Romantic Scene, Quiet Intimacy
Untitled (The Quiet Moment)
The Quiet Moment by Igor Shulman is an original oil painting that captures the tender intimacy of two lovers sharing a private encounter. At the center of the composition sit a man and a woman at a small, round table. The man, dressed in a dark suit with reddish-brown hair brushed neatly back, leans forward slightly, his posture attentive and affectionate. His head bends toward the woman as he gently holds her hand, an expression of quiet devotion softening his features.
Across from him, the woman rests with graceful ease. Her long, dark hair falls across her shoulders, partially veiling her profile. A sheer, light wrap drapes over her form, softening the darker tones of her attire. With eyes closed and head tilted, she leans subtly toward her companion, radiating serenity and trust. Two half-filled champagne flutes glimmer between them, a subtle symbol of celebration and romance.
The setting is subdued, with muted earth tones of cream, peach, and warm brown suggesting the glow of an intimate interior. The background is intentionally indistinct, keeping the viewer’s gaze on the couple while a hazy light frames their closeness.
Shulman’s figurative style merges realism with gentle impressionistic touches. His brushwork softens contours, bathing the figures in a dreamlike atmosphere that heightens the sense of privacy. The restrained palette underscores the emotional warmth of the scene, emphasizing mood over detail.
The painting speaks of intimacy, quiet celebration, and the unspoken bond of love. Through gesture, light, and atmosphere, Shulman conveys how connection often resides not in words but in the stillness of being together.
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Subject: People and Portraits, Men, Women
Style: Impressionistic, Realism
Themes: Passionate Embrace, Lovers, Secret Romance, Intimate Moment, Figurative Realism, Romantic Connection, Emotional Bond, Tenderness, Private Affection, Love and Intimacy
Romantic Couple
Romantic Couple by Igor Shulman is an original oil painting capturing a tender and passionate kiss between two young lovers. The focus is entirely on their intimate connection, revealing a moment of affection that feels both private and timeless.
The central figures are a young man and woman. The man, with blond hair pulled into a ponytail secured by a dark ribbon, wears a dark overcoat over a collared shirt and tie. His posture leans slightly forward, conveying tenderness and a hint of shyness. In his left hand, he loosely holds a dark hat, a subtle sign of his distraction or surrender to the moment.
The woman, with long brown hair cascading over her shoulders, wears a simple dark dress paired with black high heels. Her lifted leg and gentle lean toward her companion suggest playfulness and spontaneity. Her eyes are closed, lost in the joy of the embrace.
The background is minimalist, painted in pale lavender with faint textural hints, keeping attention firmly on the couple. Soft, diffused lighting enhances the intimate mood, and a muted palette of browns, blacks, and lavender reinforces a sense of quiet intensity.
Shulman’s realistic style is complemented by subtle impressionistic touches. Visible brushstrokes add warmth and movement, blending photorealistic detail with expressive texture. The figures’ interaction, rather than meticulous surroundings, drives the emotional impact.
The painting evokes feelings of love, connection, and private joy. Symbolically, the embrace represents intimacy; the man’s hat hints at shedding formality, while the woman’s heels suggest confidence and playful elegance. Overall, the work celebrates fleeting moments of affection and the unspoken power of human connection.
Some archived artworks may be available as prints upon request.
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