The Crescent Goddess: Artemis and Her Nymph Companion (2016) Painting by Nicolas Szuhodovszky

Oil on Canvas, 59.1x48.4 in
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Behold my latest masterpiece, a classical oil painting that captures the essence of the Greek goddess Artemis. As an artist who specializes in classical drawing and painting techniques and a lover of oil painting, I find no better way to communicate the beauty, form, and magnificence of visual ideas than through this time-honored medium. And what better[...]
Behold my latest masterpiece, a classical oil painting that captures the essence of the Greek goddess Artemis. As an artist who specializes in classical drawing and painting techniques and a lover of oil painting, I find no better way to communicate the beauty, form, and magnificence of visual ideas than through this time-honored medium. And what better subject than Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, virginity, and the moon?

This 150 x 123 cm painting captures a serene moment in the life of the goddess, as she lounges on a hammock with her nymph companion beside her, while being illuminated by the warm rays of the sun from the right.

I chose to depict a moment of relaxation for Artemis and her nymph after bathing in a serene lake surrounded by a lush forest. The scene is a celebration of feminine beauty and the wonders of nature. I utilized the classical oil painting techniques to recreate the realism and naturalism of the landscape, and the sensuality of the human form.

My dearest friend, this painting do not only seek to please the eye, for it bears a profound truth. In my choice of portraying light as a symbol of transcendence and wisdom, I have saturated the goddess and her sister with a radiance that streams from the right-hand side, signifying the divine source of enlightenment. Behold, the gentle crescent moon-shaped light that emerges from the shadow that falls upon Artemis's face, it represents her link with the celestial orb and her capacity for godliness. Thus, we are reminded that even the grandest of goals are attainable if only we set our hearts and minds to it.

Ah, the tale of Artemis and her playful sport with the nymphs amidst the bath - a fountain of inspiration for artisans throughout the ages! I sought to weave my own singular vision into its tapestry. As an artist, my aim is to unveil the ethereal potential within us all, and through my art, to craft a world of balance and beauty. Art, I suggest, serves as a tangible representation that resonates with our deepest emotions, and communicating the art of creation is a source of boundless joy for me.

Fun fact: Did you know that the chronicle of Artemis and her dalliance with the nymphs amidst the bath had inspired many famous artists, including the likes of Titian, Rubens, and Rembrandt, amongst others? My own venture into this legend is but a humble tribute to the wealthy archives of art, and I am all excited to impart to you the delight of discovering it for yourself.

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As an artist, I believe that art is a doorway to other dimensions – mysterious, limitless, and spiritual – inspiring beauty and amazement. My goal is to create artwork that allows people to experience things[...]

As an artist, I believe that art is a doorway to other dimensions – mysterious, limitless, and spiritual – inspiring beauty and amazement. My goal is to create artwork that allows people to experience things that would otherwise be impossible for them.

 

Using light as a symbol for divinity, blessing, and knowledge, I aim to transform negative belief systems into positive ones through my paintings. This divine light transcends time and space and signifies our potential for divinity – the ability to achieve what seems unattainable.

 

Art is also powerful because it allows us to comprehend metaphysical ideas, offering us a physical illustration that we can emotionally understand. Through my art, I hope to reveal the spiritual potential within ourselves and create a beautiful and harmonious world.

 

Drawing inspiration from mythology, myths, and legends, I tell epic stories through my paintings as if they are part of a grand myth. In these stories, people become heroic figures and the only reality is the divine will each of us possess – our thoughts determine the outcome of the plot.

 

I hold oil painting in the highest regard, as it is the most venerable, superior, and esteemed form of painting. To me, there is no better way to communicate visual ideas with their beauty, form, light, and magnificence than through oil painting. Using classical oil painting techniques, I am able to emulate and recreate reality and fancy with unparalleled realism. It is the most fitting way to manifest my ideas, and I am always eager to explore the possibilities of oil painting.

 

My painting aims and principles are to express archetypal forms and themes, independent of the spirit of the age, to bring the eternal and the timeless to life; to depict beauty and harmony in a sensual way; to create elegance with graceful and stylized forms; to capture pathos and emotions; and to gain the highest level of pictorial knowledge and craft through continuous learning and self-education.

 

A little about me: I was born in 1975 in Stockholm and began my fine arts studies in Sweden at the Konstskolan i Stockholm. In 1999, I moved to Budapest to study oil painting and restoration at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts until 2004. Since then, I have been working as a freelance painter and illustrator, completing assignments for clients all over the world. My work includes portraits, still lifes, landscapes, and more, and I also teach drawing and painting in my studio in Budapest. I am a true master of my craft, using oil paints and pastels to create realistic and dream-like works of art that capture the beauty of the world around us.

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