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FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
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British artist Mister Finch at the launch of his new exhibition at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. More than 75 individual soft sculptures showcase Finch?s masterful combination of up-cycled and new materials, from discarded wire, steel and wood, to vintage tapestries, cross stitch samplers, tablecloths, antique silverware and rescued cloth. The self-taught artist has drawn inspiration from British folklore, the historic Bretton Estate and Yorkshire wildlife to create his textile wonders. Finch?s Gothic fairytale centres around the story of The Wish Post, a magical kingdom of woodland animals whose job it is to collect and sort other creatures? wishes, which are breathed into envelopes and posted in toadstool postboxes.
Mister Finch Exhibition launch, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, UK - 20 Jun 2018
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Rooms decorated in the stately home with the theme Cinderella
Brothers Grimm Fairytale Christmas at Hinton Ampner House, Hampshire, UK - 04 Dec 2017
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British artist paints beautiful baby bumps, Cornwall, Britain, July 2014
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British Artist Paints Beautiful Baby Bumps
Artist Carrie Preston has been painting mother's-to-be bumps for over two years and now painted 130 beautiful bumps.
The 27-year-old artist who is married with two children has lived in Truro in Cornwall for the last 12 years.
The bump artist studied art at AS level but did not pursue a career in art, instead she completed a degree in early childhood studies, but it was not soon before her love of painting returned and she decided to combine the two.
"I decided to focus on my love of art so that I could work around my children, as I love being a mum. It was during this time that I wondered what I could paint to earn a living.
"Upon searching the internet for inspiration I found that bump painting was a new craze."
One of Carrie's friends who was pregnant at the time became her first client.
"I just love my job. I have also helped to raise over GBP 8,000 for charities including Comic Relief and my local neonatal unit by taking part in a 'sponsored bumpathon'.
"The mothers had to collect sponsors and I painted their bumps for free. I also had to test myself and see how many I could paint over 2 days. I painted 16 over the weekend and I have taken part in 3 bumpathons to date."
As well as painting bumps, Carrie also paints faces, gifts and even walls.
"When you look at the picture not many people will realise the thought behind the design, this is half the beauty. The thoughts that have gone into the creation."
She explains that one of her favourite bump designs is the honey comb bump. The mother-to-be that she painted chose this design as her husband kept bees and she wanted it to be a gift for him.
Carrie usually suggests painting the women around 32-36 weeks as the best time to paint them.
"Bigger is better but the mums are usually feeling i...
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595z)
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed away with water. It is alway...
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595y)
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed away with water. It is alway...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595x)
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed away with water. It is alway...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595w)
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed away with water. It is alway...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595v)
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed away with water. It is alway...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595u)
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed away with water. It is alway...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595u)
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed away with water. It is alway...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595r)
Fairytale-inspired hand art
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed a...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595q)
Fairytale-inspired hand art
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed a...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595p)
Fairytale-inspired hand art
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed a...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595n)
Fairytale-inspired hand art
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed a...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595ag)
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed away with water. It is alwa...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595af)
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed away with water. It is alwa...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595ae)
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed away with water. It is alwa...
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595l)
Fairytale-inspired hand art
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed a...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595j)
Fairytale-inspired hand art
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed a...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595i)
Fairytale-inspired hand art
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed a...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595h)
Fairytale-inspired hand art
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed a...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595g)
Fairytale-inspired hand art
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed a...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595f)
Fairytale-inspired hand art
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed a...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595e)
Fairytale-inspired hand art
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed a...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595d)
Fairytale-inspired hand art
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed a...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595d)
Fairytale-inspired hand art
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed a...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595c)
Fairytale-inspired hand art
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed a...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595b)
Fairytale-inspired hand art
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed a...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595ad)
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed away with water. It is alwa...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595ac)
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed away with water. It is alwa...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595aa)
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed away with water. It is alwa...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/CJESVGLGH
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Svetlana Kolosova / Rex Features (2254595ab)
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed away with water. It is alwa...
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The hand art of Svetlana Kolosova, Moscow, Russia - 09 Apr 2013
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Fairytale-inspired hand art
The Whimsical Hand Art of Svetlana Kolosova
An artist has created a quirky canvas for her fairytale-like paintings - the palm of her hand.
Svetlana Kolosova creates intricate and colourful scenes on her left hand featuring whimsical characters from her imagination.
But they can only last one day before she has to clean them off.
The 30-year-old from Moscow can spend between one and three hours painstakingly applying the paint to her hand, depending on the complexity of the picture.
She explains: "I never had a goal to find an unusual canvas for drawings. I have a lot of paintings on canvas and paper, but the drawings on the palms of the hands I invented myself about five years ago.
Poet and songwriter Svetlana started by drawing Autumn scenes on maple leaves but was inspired to use her hand by her own poems.
"I wanted to draw Autumn scenes on leaves and in my poems leaves are often compared with the palms so I thought why not use my hand as a canvas?"
Svetlana first outlines her plans for the picture with a gel pen and then uses watercolours to complete the painting.
Her scenes are inspired by authors such as Hans Christian Andersen and Antoine de Saint Exupery, whose Little Prince makes an appearance in one of the paintings.
Svetlana believes that another advantage of drawing on the body is that the pictures are not static.
"These pictures can move. If you compress or decompress your hand a little or bend the fingers, then the painted angel tilts its head or spreads its wings.
"But I do not call this body art. I draw only on the palms. And only in order to create a living picture, in which the heart beats."
Svetlana admits she feels sad when she has to cleanse her hand of the image.
"Such pictures can only live one day, then they have to be washed a...
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Couple dress as ogres Shrek and Fiona for fairytale wedding, Bridgend, south Wales - 09 May 2010
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Couple dress as ogres Shrek and Fiona for fairytale wedding, Bridgend, south Wales - 09 May 2010
I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU OGRE AND OGRE
Most brides dream of a fairytale wedding but not many would be prepared to spend the day painted green.
But that's exactly what Tracey Williams, 33, did when it came to her big day and she dressed as princess Fiona from the smash hit Shrek films.
And fiance Viv, 53, wasn't left out either with him donning the costume of loveable ogre Shrek, who is voiced by Mike Myers in the films.
The film fans decided on the unusual wedding theme because they saw Shrek on their very first date.
Plus, friends had often teased them that they resembled the fairytale couple.
On hand to watch them tie the knot in Bridgend, South Wales was a host of other fictional characters too.
For example, Tracey's dad donned the guise of Lord Farquaad, while her mother became Fairy Godmother.
Meanwhile, maid of honour Snow White followed Tracey, with her pointy green ears and red wig, down the aisle.
Reflecting on the day Tracey commented: "Everyone said I made a lovely Princess Fiona and Viv was the perfect Shrek".
New husband Viv added: "Neither of us needed persuading at all. We were both as keen as each other.
"We watched the films, became addicted and when we decided to get married we both knew how we wanted the wedding to be.
"The whole family absolutely loved it. It looked amazing".
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Couple dress as ogres Shrek and Fiona for fairytale wedding, Bridgend, south Wales - 09 May 2010
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Couple dress as ogres Shrek and Fiona for fairytale wedding, Bridgend, south Wales - 09 May 2010
I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU OGRE AND OGRE
Most brides dream of a fairytale wedding but not many would be prepared to spend the day painted green.
But that's exactly what Tracey Williams, 33, did when it came to her big day and she dressed as princess Fiona from the smash hit Shrek films.
And fiance Viv, 53, wasn't left out either with him donning the costume of loveable ogre Shrek, who is voiced by Mike Myers in the films.
The film fans decided on the unusual wedding theme because they saw Shrek on their very first date.
Plus, friends had often teased them that they resembled the fairytale couple.
On hand to watch them tie the knot in Bridgend, South Wales was a host of other fictional characters too.
For example, Tracey's dad donned the guise of Lord Farquaad, while her mother became Fairy Godmother.
Meanwhile, maid of honour Snow White followed Tracey, with her pointy green ears and red wig, down the aisle.
Reflecting on the day Tracey commented: "Everyone said I made a lovely Princess Fiona and Viv was the perfect Shrek".
New husband Viv added: "Neither of us needed persuading at all. We were both as keen as each other.
"We watched the films, became addicted and when we decided to get married we both knew how we wanted the wedding to be.
"The whole family absolutely loved it. It looked amazing".
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Couple dress as ogres Shrek and Fiona for fairytale wedding, Bridgend, south Wales - 09 May 2010
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Couple dress as ogres Shrek and Fiona for fairytale wedding, Bridgend, south Wales - 09 May 2010
I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU OGRE AND OGRE
Most brides dream of a fairytale wedding but not many would be prepared to spend the day painted green.
But that's exactly what Tracey Williams, 33, did when it came to her big day and she dressed as princess Fiona from the smash hit Shrek films.
And fiance Viv, 53, wasn't left out either with him donning the costume of loveable ogre Shrek, who is voiced by Mike Myers in the films.
The film fans decided on the unusual wedding theme because they saw Shrek on their very first date.
Plus, friends had often teased them that they resembled the fairytale couple.
On hand to watch them tie the knot in Bridgend, South Wales was a host of other fictional characters too.
For example, Tracey's dad donned the guise of Lord Farquaad, while her mother became Fairy Godmother.
Meanwhile, maid of honour Snow White followed Tracey, with her pointy green ears and red wig, down the aisle.
Reflecting on the day Tracey commented: "Everyone said I made a lovely Princess Fiona and Viv was the perfect Shrek".
New husband Viv added: "Neither of us needed persuading at all. We were both as keen as each other.
"We watched the films, became addicted and when we decided to get married we both knew how we wanted the wedding to be.
"The whole family absolutely loved it. It looked amazing".
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Couple dress as ogres Shrek and Fiona for fairytale wedding, Bridgend, south Wales - 09 May 2010
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Couple dress as ogres Shrek and Fiona for fairytale wedding, Bridgend, south Wales - 09 May 2010
I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU OGRE AND OGRE
Most brides dream of a fairytale wedding but not many would be prepared to spend the day painted green.
But that's exactly what Tracey Williams, 33, did when it came to her big day and she dressed as princess Fiona from the smash hit Shrek films.
And fiance Viv, 53, wasn't left out either with him donning the costume of loveable ogre Shrek, who is voiced by Mike Myers in the films.
The film fans decided on the unusual wedding theme because they saw Shrek on their very first date.
Plus, friends had often teased them that they resembled the fairytale couple.
On hand to watch them tie the knot in Bridgend, South Wales was a host of other fictional characters too.
For example, Tracey's dad donned the guise of Lord Farquaad, while her mother became Fairy Godmother.
Meanwhile, maid of honour Snow White followed Tracey, with her pointy green ears and red wig, down the aisle.
Reflecting on the day Tracey commented: "Everyone said I made a lovely Princess Fiona and Viv was the perfect Shrek".
New husband Viv added: "Neither of us needed persuading at all. We were both as keen as each other.
"We watched the films, became addicted and when we decided to get married we both knew how we wanted the wedding to be.
"The whole family absolutely loved it. It looked amazing".
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Rex Features
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Couple dress as ogres Shrek and Fiona for fairytale wedding, Bridgend, south Wales - 09 May 2010
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Couple dress as ogres Shrek and Fiona for fairytale wedding, Bridgend, south Wales - 09 May 2010
I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU OGRE AND OGRE
Most brides dream of a fairytale wedding but not many would be prepared to spend the day painted green.
But that's exactly what Tracey Williams, 33, did when it came to her big day and she dressed as princess Fiona from the smash hit Shrek films.
And fiance Viv, 53, wasn't left out either with him donning the costume of loveable ogre Shrek, who is voiced by Mike Myers in the films.
The film fans decided on the unusual wedding theme because they saw Shrek on their very first date.
Plus, friends had often teased them that they resembled the fairytale couple.
On hand to watch them tie the knot in Bridgend, South Wales was a host of other fictional characters too.
For example, Tracey's dad donned the guise of Lord Farquaad, while her mother became Fairy Godmother.
Meanwhile, maid of honour Snow White followed Tracey, with her pointy green ears and red wig, down the aisle.
Reflecting on the day Tracey commented: "Everyone said I made a lovely Princess Fiona and Viv was the perfect Shrek".
New husband Viv added: "Neither of us needed persuading at all. We were both as keen as each other.
"We watched the films, became addicted and when we decided to get married we both knew how we wanted the wedding to be.
"The whole family absolutely loved it. It looked amazing".
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Rex Features
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Couple dress as ogres Shrek and Fiona for fairytale wedding, Bridgend, south Wales - 09 May 2010
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Couple dress as ogres Shrek and Fiona for fairytale wedding, Bridgend, south Wales - 09 May 2010
I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU OGRE AND OGRE
Most brides dream of a fairytale wedding but not many would be prepared to spend the day painted green.
But that's exactly what Tracey Williams, 33, did when it came to her big day and she dressed as princess Fiona from the smash hit Shrek films.
And fiance Viv, 53, wasn't left out either with him donning the costume of loveable ogre Shrek, who is voiced by Mike Myers in the films.
The film fans decided on the unusual wedding theme because they saw Shrek on their very first date.
Plus, friends had often teased them that they resembled the fairytale couple.
On hand to watch them tie the knot in Bridgend, South Wales was a host of other fictional characters too.
For example, Tracey's dad donned the guise of Lord Farquaad, while her mother became Fairy Godmother.
Meanwhile, maid of honour Snow White followed Tracey, with her pointy green ears and red wig, down the aisle.
Reflecting on the day Tracey commented: "Everyone said I made a lovely Princess Fiona and Viv was the perfect Shrek".
New husband Viv added: "Neither of us needed persuading at all. We were both as keen as each other.
"We watched the films, became addicted and when we decided to get married we both knew how we wanted the wedding to be.
"The whole family absolutely loved it. It looked amazing".
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Rex Features
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Couple dress as ogres Shrek and Fiona for fairytale wedding, Bridgend, south Wales - 09 May 2010
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Couple dress as ogres Shrek and Fiona for fairytale wedding, Bridgend, south Wales - 09 May 2010
I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU OGRE AND OGRE
Most brides dream of a fairytale wedding but not many would be prepared to spend the day painted green.
But that's exactly what Tracey Williams, 33, did when it came to her big day and she dressed as princess Fiona from the smash hit Shrek films.
And fiance Viv, 53, wasn't left out either with him donning the costume of loveable ogre Shrek, who is voiced by Mike Myers in the films.
The film fans decided on the unusual wedding theme because they saw Shrek on their very first date.
Plus, friends had often teased them that they resembled the fairytale couple.
On hand to watch them tie the knot in Bridgend, South Wales was a host of other fictional characters too.
For example, Tracey's dad donned the guise of Lord Farquaad, while her mother became Fairy Godmother.
Meanwhile, maid of honour Snow White followed Tracey, with her pointy green ears and red wig, down the aisle.
Reflecting on the day Tracey commented: "Everyone said I made a lovely Princess Fiona and Viv was the perfect Shrek".
New husband Viv added: "Neither of us needed persuading at all. We were both as keen as each other.
"We watched the films, became addicted and when we decided to get married we both knew how we wanted the wedding to be.
"The whole family absolutely loved it. It looked amazing".
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Rex Features
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Couple dress as ogres Shrek and Fiona for fairytale wedding, Bridgend, south Wales - 09 May 2010
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Couple dress as ogres Shrek and Fiona for fairytale wedding, Bridgend, south Wales - 09 May 2010
I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU OGRE AND OGRE
Most brides dream of a fairytale wedding but not many would be prepared to spend the day painted green.
But that's exactly what Tracey Williams, 33, did when it came to her big day and she dressed as princess Fiona from the smash hit Shrek films.
And fiance Viv, 53, wasn't left out either with him donning the costume of loveable ogre Shrek, who is voiced by Mike Myers in the films.
The film fans decided on the unusual wedding theme because they saw Shrek on their very first date.
Plus, friends had often teased them that they resembled the fairytale couple.
On hand to watch them tie the knot in Bridgend, South Wales was a host of other fictional characters too.
For example, Tracey's dad donned the guise of Lord Farquaad, while her mother became Fairy Godmother.
Meanwhile, maid of honour Snow White followed Tracey, with her pointy green ears and red wig, down the aisle.
Reflecting on the day Tracey commented: "Everyone said I made a lovely Princess Fiona and Viv was the perfect Shrek".
New husband Viv added: "Neither of us needed persuading at all. We were both as keen as each other.
"We watched the films, became addicted and when we decided to get married we both knew how we wanted the wedding to be.
"The whole family absolutely loved it. It looked amazing".
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Rex Features
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Couple dress as ogres Shrek and Fiona for fairytale wedding, Bridgend, south Wales - 09 May 2010
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Couple dress as ogres Shrek and Fiona for fairytale wedding, Bridgend, south Wales - 09 May 2010
I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU OGRE AND OGRE
Most brides dream of a fairytale wedding but not many would be prepared to spend the day painted green.
But that's exactly what Tracey Williams, 33, did when it came to her big day and she dressed as princess Fiona from the smash hit Shrek films.
And fiance Viv, 53, wasn't left out either with him donning the costume of loveable ogre Shrek, who is voiced by Mike Myers in the films.
The film fans decided on the unusual wedding theme because they saw Shrek on their very first date.
Plus, friends had often teased them that they resembled the fairytale couple.
On hand to watch them tie the knot in Bridgend, South Wales was a host of other fictional characters too.
For example, Tracey's dad donned the guise of Lord Farquaad, while her mother became Fairy Godmother.
Meanwhile, maid of honour Snow White followed Tracey, with her pointy green ears and red wig, down the aisle.
Reflecting on the day Tracey commented: "Everyone said I made a lovely Princess Fiona and Viv was the perfect Shrek".
New husband Viv added: "Neither of us needed persuading at all. We were both as keen as each other.
"We watched the films, became addicted and when we decided to get married we both knew how we wanted the wedding to be.
"The whole family absolutely loved it. It looked amazing".
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Rex Features
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