Olena Nabilsky

Before the Rain, Oil Painting

2023

Artist Comments
Swirling clouds loom over a rugged landscape, depicting the quiet anticipation before a storm. Bathed in the last warm light before the rain arrives, golden grass and scattered green shrubs contrast with rocky cliffs. The scene pulses with tension, still yet full of movement, as nature holds its breath before the downpour.

About the Artist
Artist Olena Nabilsky captures grand natural scenes through her realistic approach to art. Hailing from Ukraine, upon arriving in the US, she embarked on a cross-country road trip from New York to Los Angeles by car. Along her extensive journey, she encountered breathtaking landscapes that served as inspirations for her works. "Words can't express my awe at nature's beauty, so I pour my emotions into my art," says Olena. Using her travel photos as references, Olena painstakingly incorporates intricate details into her paintings. Her studio, alternating between tidy and chaotic, resonates with soft melodies as she immerses herself in her creative process. During her leisure hours, Olena dedicates time to contemplating future paintings and refining her artistic technique.

Words that describe this painting: Arizona, Utah, Texas, west, USA, America, hot, clouds, desert, valley, cloudscape, nature, western, realism, oil painting, beige

Before the Rain
Olena Nabilsky
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2023
24 in. h x 36 in. w x .7 in. d
6 lbs. 0 oz.