"WHEN I PAINT, I FEEL ALIVE."
LEFT: Mauritius Ebb, 50x70cm, is evidence of the inspiration Bagrintseva takes from traveling the world
BELOW: Cheverny, 120x120cm, acrylic on canvas
OPPOSITE PAGE: Daria Bagrintseva poses in front of Big Dragon, 200x300cm acrylic on canvas
As it happens, that trust was not un-
founded. T e last few years have seen the cost of Bagrintseva's paintings double— sometimes even triple—in value annu- ally. Her larger pieces typically sell for between $15,000 and $40,000, though the most expensive painting she has ever sold had a much higher price tag: $120,000. Bagrintseva's art has been fea- tured in shows and exhibitions around the world, including the artistic hubs of Paris, Miami, Moscow, Las Vegas and New York City. And that's just in 2012! While the commercial success is
wonderful, for Bagrintseva it's just a happy result of opening herself up to her emotions. Her personal style is an eclec- tic one—a mix of various infl uences, including expressionism, impressionism, postmodernism and even pop art. Bagrintseva doesn't limit herself to
just one subject, either. She opts to fol- low her creative impulses, whether that means painting wildlife, cityscapes, nudes or fl orals. In staying constantly receptive to the world around her, Bagrintseva has freed herself to create an impressive body of work that is imbued with an undeniable sincerity.
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