Please, meet Gerda

Completed commission. Graceful Gerda from the "Snow Queen" ballet performance by Karin Kirkland School of Dance, Kirkland, Wa

Choreography by Karina Melikyan

Check out a process video.

   

Visit an artshow in VALA Art Center, Redmond, WA

Three of my Ballet collection artworks are on the display. You're invited to Opening Reception: Friday, April 11th, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Or visit Art Center at any open hour: April 4th through May 24th on Saturdays and Sundays, 11 AM to 2 PM.

LOCATION:

VALA Art Center

8020 161st Ave NE, #104

Redmond, WA 98052

Location Details:

The VALA Art Center is located within the Zephyr on the Park complex, at the intersection of 161st Ave NE and NE 80th St, where it meets Redmond Way. It is next door to Nekter Juice Bar. To ensure accurate GPS navigation, please use the full address of the VALA Art Center instead of its name to avoid being directed to a previous location. 

 

Parking Tips:

Street parking is available around the complex and along Downtown Park. If nearby street parking is unavailable, the Redmond Transit Center's parking garage offers free spaces and is located a short distance from the VALA Art Center. Upon exiting the garage's back door, you'll be a 1- to 2-minute walk from the center.

All girls have wings

She definitely can fly. 🕊️

Another commissioned artwork is completed

 

Watercolor on paper
20” x 16”, USA - 2025

    

One more oder is completed

 Here is the proses a some details 

This is a ballerina in the raven costume. She was a character in the "Snow Queen" ballet performance of KKDS (Choreography by Karina Melikyan)

I was trying to capture the playful, bright and simultaneously subtle character.

Check out a sneak peek at the process 😉

watercolor on paper
20"x16", USA - 2025

     

A little bit of backstage view

 Creating the Snow Queen commissioned portrait. 

watercolor on paper, 20" x 16", USA

And as usual, check out detailed photos