Oil painting Portrait of a confident girl Oksana Osnach

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The Oil painting Hardboard titled "Portrait of a confident girl" is a striking and evocative representation of female strength, expressiveity, and self-assurance. The artist captures a young woman seated in a direct and unapologetic pose, her gaze meeting the viewer with bold intensity. The vibrant tones of her fiery red hair, set against a darker textured background, immediately draw attention to her presence. Her slightly parted lips, painted in a vivid shade of red, further emphasize the aura of power and allure radiating from her expression. This is not a passive subject but a figure fully aware of her identity and the commanding energy she conveys. The interplay of color and brushwork heightens the atmosphere of confidence in the painting. The artist employs rich, dynamic strokes in the background, creating a sense of movement and turbulence, while the subject herself is rendered with precision and clarity, anchoring the composition. The bold orange-red highlights of her hair contrast dramatically with the cooler shades of gray, blue, and black behind her, creating a striking balance that symbolizes defiance, individuality, and inner fire. Her figure form is depicted not with vulnerability but with a sculptural dignity, her body illuminated by warm tones that blend naturally with the subtle shadows enveloping her figure. Her pose communicates both relaxation and strength. The positioning of her arm, resting casually yet firmly, suggests an ease in her body, while the slight tension in her hand and the defined angle of her posture reinforce her commanding presence. The use of light emphasizes the contours of her torso, collarbone, and shoulders, celebrating the natural beauty of the female form. Yet beyond physicality, it is the psychological dimension of the painting that resonates most deeply: the subject is neither submissive nor hesitant but instead embodies independence and assertive grace. She seems to declare her own story wordlessly, through the simple act of being. The confident red of her lips and nails ties her character together, serving as accents that reinforce her boldness. These details highlight her individuality and intentionality, suggesting she has carefully chosen how to present herself. Rather than being an object of observation, she becomes the central voice of the canvas, holding the viewer’s attention with her self-possessed presence. The artist elevates her into a symbol of modern femininity, blending expressiveity with empowerment, vulnerability with strength, and individuality with universality.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "Portrait of a confident girl"
* ARTISTS: Oksana Osnach
* SIZE: 60x50 cm/'23.62x19.68 inches'
* MEDIUM: oil, hardboard
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

About the artist: Oksana Osnach - Born in 1965 in Kherson.

In 2009 she graduated from Kherson State University with a degree in Fine Arts. Teachers: Chuprina VG, Krugla NL
Since 2012 - Member of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine.
For six years she worked as a teacher at Kherson State University ("Drawing", "Painting"). He is currently a teacher in his own art studio.

In parallel with pedagogical activity I conduct independent creative work. Participant in all-Ukrainian, regional and international art exhibitions:

2012. Solo exhibition of painting "Mosaic of days", Kherson;
2013. Personal exhibition of painting "Two Travels", Kherson;
2015. Personal exhibition of painting "Native to Pain", Kherson;
2017. Personal exhibition of painting “Poetry of Reality”, Kherson;
2017. Personal exhibition of painting "A moment of light", Mykolaiv;
2018. Personal exhibition of painting "Waves of dreams", Kherson.
2012. All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition "Quinji Memorial", Mariupol;
2012. All-Ukrainian Art Exhibition "Ukraine and Sport", dedicated to "Euro 2012", Kyiv;
All-Ukrainian Christmas Art Exhibitions, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2018;
2013. V All-Ukrainian Triennial "Painting-2013", Kyiv;
2014. All-Ukrainian exhibition dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the birth of TG Shevchenko, Kyiv;
2013 International Exhibition-Competition in Italy, laureate of the Istupen;
2013. V International Exhibition of Contemporary Art, St. Petersburg, diploma 3 place;
All-Ukrainian art exhibitions «Picturesque Ukraine», 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018;
All-Ukrainian Art Exhibitions for Independence Day of Ukraine, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2018;
All-Ukrainian Art Exhibitions dedicated to the Day of the Artist, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018;
2016. All-Ukrainian Triennial of Abstract Art “ART-AKT”, Chernivtsi;
2017. II All-Ukrainian Exhibition of Abstract Painting, Kyiv;
2017. VIII All-Ukrainian Biennale of the historical genre “Ukraine from Trypillya to the Present in Images of Contemporary Artists”, Kyiv;
2018. New Figure Art Project, Odessa;
2018. All-Ukrainian triennial of painting ART-NOVA, Kremenchug.
Active participant of plein air in Kherson

2013. International plein air, Yaroslav, Poland;
2016. Plein Air "Kinburg Spit", Mykolaiv region .;
2017. Transcarpathian plein air, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Yasinya village;
2018. Plein air at Kam, Jan Sich, Republican village, Kherson region.
Over the last 8 years periodically, there have been good reviews in the Kherson press, stories and broadcasts have been broadcast on the regional TV channels "VTV" and "Scythia", Kharkiv "InformBureau".

In 2015, the Kherson Regional Organization of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine was awarded the title "Best Artist of the Year".

The works are in the Kherson Art Museum named after O. Shevkunenko and private collections in Ukraine, Poland, Bulgaria, Russia, Germany, Israel and the Netherlands. The paintings were also sold at charity auctions.