Corina Schroeder - Take a break

Oil on canvas, 60 x 60 x 1,5 cm.
Painting in excellent condition. Ready to hang.
Sealed with varnish.
Handsigned on the front.
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About the painting:
This painting depicts the portrait of an elegant woman in a snapshot of calm and contemplation.
In the center is a woman with dark hair, sitting relaxed in an armchair. She wears a sleeveless, low-cut dress in rich shades of purple and violet, which is made alive by reflections of blue and magenta. In her right hand she holds a lit cigarette from which a fine plume of smoke rises. Her eyes are half-closed, giving her a thoughtful, almost melancholic expression.
The style is figurative with a loose,impressionistic brushwork. Distinct brush strokes emphasize the texture of the dress and the highlights of light on her skin. The scene exudes a nostalgic elegance that is reminiscent of the glamor of past decades, but appears contemporary thanks to the modern style of painting.

About the artist:
My name is Corina Madalina Schröder. I was born in Timisoara, Romania, in 1969 and grew up in the Satu Mare region (Transylvania). I came to Germany at the age of 43. I lived and worked there in Bad Säckingen am Rhein until 2023. The direct proximity to the Swiss border, the central location in Europe and the diversity of the people there gave me many creative influences and so I painted in a very modern and lively way and was able to present my pictures in many exhibitions. (including Germany, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland).
In June 2023 I moved with my husband to beautiful, sunny Spain, to Benijofar, south of Alicante. Here, strongly influenced by the wonderful sea, the great light, the friendliness of the people and the Mediterranean atmosphere, my passion for painting received new impulses.
I love painting. Even as a child, I was fascinated by using pens and brushes. I always went forward courageously, learned a lot and my artistic talent was born into me through my mother, who was a painter and art teacher. So I started not only painting but also creating all sorts of things. Be it sewing, knitting and modeling with clay. I love individual design and today especially expressive painting.
Especially in today's fast-paced times, where people are quick to evaluate and harshly comment, I find it particularly important to be able to calmly and calmly indulge in the joy of one's own creativity. Without “right or wrong” but just completely ME...
Since the beginning, my works have been exhibited in several german and international exhibitions, art salons and galleries, such as: Brugge, Madrid, Venice, Bucarest, Basel, London, Paris etc...
Other works can be seen here: https://corinasart.wixsite.com/corinasart/gallery