In recent years, illustration has reached a new level. There are many styles and directions. Many work in the style of comics or cartoons. The artist Marina Fedotova creates her touching illustrations, while not forgetting about the traditional Russian color. Fabulous pictures with bunnies, squirrels, Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden decorate her postcards.
about the author
Each of us has seen the illustrations of Marina Fedotova at least once; they have been decorating New Year's and holiday cards for many years. Marina’s unique watercolor style is very recognizable, but not many people know who is behind the creation of these drawings. One of her most popular works is New Year's cards. Her interests at the international level are represented by Advocate Art agency.
Artist Marina Fedotova was born in Moscow. Here she studied classical watercolor painting and stayed to work, professionally drawing postcards and children's illustrations. Already a year of her work come out in huge circulation. Her drawings can be found on postcards for the New Year, Valentine's Day, March 8, birthday. In addition, Marina Fedotova draws pictures and covers for children's books.
Illustrations by Marina Fedotova
This artist is a great example of how to successfully combine academic watercolor painting and illustration. Illustrations by Marina Fedotova combine all the best from these two areas.
The works are written in watercolor using whitewash. In her children's illustrations and postcards, stylization is actively used. Simplification and transformation make her pictures simple and understandable to both adults and children. Marina Fedotova uses the techniques of the old school, from which her drawings resemble Soviet postcards. Her New Year's illustrations are somewhat similar to the work of Bilibin due to the fact that special attention is paid to details. Her work has remained popular and relevant for many years.
The main distinguishing feature of Marina Fedotova's illustrations is the large, round red noses of the animals. They are also distinguished by a thin, light line, an airy lively silhouette, a shadow that is weakly outlined in tone and does not contrast with everything else, pink and blue are often found. In many illustrations there is no background or it is simple. There is always a good cheerful mood in the pictures.
Books illustrated by Marina Fedotova
The artist lives in Moscow, but sometimes works with foreign customers.
Recently, her bright and kind illustrations have adorned 6 books:
- "Twelve Elves: A New Christmas Tradition."
- "Princess and the Unicorn" by Nicola Baxter.
- "Fairy and Magic Wish."
- "Poems of Mother Goose."
- "Who is my Cake?" Elissa Hayden.
- Ten Little Puppies is a fun book that teaches young children how to count.
The art of illustration is full of secrets, diversity. Pictures can give a variety of emotions. Marina Fedotova's illustrations are the harmony of the old Soviet school and new trends. They meet the spirit of the times, while preserving the features of the classics, causing pleasant associations with childhood. Warm postcards are filled with kindness and humor, understandable to both adults and children.