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yelenka ♀️ [22272360] [2012-06-02 23:34:21 +0000 UTC] "Mein Herz Brennt" (United States)

# Statistics

Favourites: 97; Deviations: 19; Watchers: 24

Watching: 47; Pageviews: 5422; Comments Made: 390; Friends: 47

# Interests

Favorite visual artist: Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Ilya Repin
Favorite movies: Gladiator, Amelie
Favorite TV shows: Downton Abbey, Sherlock, Prison Break
Favorite bands / musical artists: Rammstein, Beatles, Trance and all across the decades
Favorite books: A Clockwork Orange, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Favorite writers: Oscar Wilde, Mikhail Bulgakov
Tools of the Trade: Lots and lots of pencils, charcoal, water-based graphite
Other Interests: I'm a travel junkie, who's dabbled in 6 languages

# About me

Someone who likes art, music, traveling, languages, and Old Europe, particularly Berlin.

Growing up in Ukraine and the US, the early years of my life were filled with travel. Every single adventure did its part to create my fascination with languages, world cultures, and history. This resulted in an insatiable wanderlust.

The magic of the pencil first captured my heart when I was 13 and is the root of my creative endeavors. I have been drawing portraits for the last decade and in the past couple of years began to see that art is more than just a hobby.

I currently live in California and am in a constant state of cabin fever.

In the emotions that I capture and portraits I create, I try to evoke thoughts and memories of hidden places that define who we are, memories, forgotten traditions and techniques.

things that inspire:

archaic (and living cultures)

Old Europe

charcoal

wanderlust

pin up style

graffiti

abandoned relics

deserts

loud music

things that grow

cobblestone

the list goes on…

Other places where you can follow what I'm up to:

Follow me on Twitter

Follow me on Facebook - Portraits by Yelena

My site

# Comments

Comments: 46

Martin--Art [2013-10-17 08:22:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the Added to my devWatch!
Hug Hug Hug Hug Hug Hug Hug

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yelenka In reply to Martin--Art [2013-10-20 23:25:03 +0000 UTC]

Of course :) (Smile) I really like your colored pencil drawings!

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dloraas [2013-05-23 13:02:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for watching :) (Smile)

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yelenka In reply to dloraas [2013-05-26 07:13:26 +0000 UTC]

of course :) (Smile) LOVE your work!

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cloudmilk [2012-12-28 12:11:08 +0000 UTC]

You have a wonderful gallery. I'll keep watching ;) (Wink)

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yelenka In reply to cloudmilk [2012-12-28 17:52:44 +0000 UTC]

Likewise :) (Smile) thank you for the comments and the fav!

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Celyanae [2012-11-10 07:24:07 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks for the Forbach (France) 1957 Fav, much appreciated Thanks for everything!

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MonsieF [2012-11-07 13:44:57 +0000 UTC]

thank you for the fav!! :) (Smile)

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yelenka In reply to MonsieF [2012-11-07 14:43:42 +0000 UTC]

No prob :) (Smile)

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minerva-aurora [2012-10-31 23:10:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the favourite!

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UtiliaMignano [2012-10-31 18:16:05 +0000 UTC]

Oh Yelena, many thanks for the fave and watch! ^^ (You have the same name as my sister :) (Smile) )

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yelenka In reply to UtiliaMignano [2012-10-31 20:45:57 +0000 UTC]

:) (Smile) That's awesome! I don't know many other Yelena's! Of course! Can't wait to see more of your work! How are you liking color pencils?

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UtiliaMignano In reply to yelenka [2012-11-02 19:04:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Yelenka! I'm working on the next design .. is my first commission .. The kiss!
I did not understand the last sentence you wrote ... you can repeat so that a better understanding? thanks dear ^_^

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yelenka In reply to UtiliaMignano [2012-11-02 21:05:54 +0000 UTC]

Cool! I saw your WIP! I guess I was asking whether you like to use color in your drawings. Is it something you like to do or was it just an experiment for a few drawings? Is it a big transition for you between graphite and color pencils?

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UtiliaMignano In reply to yelenka [2012-11-03 12:31:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Yelenka! Yes, you're right, it is difficult to switch to color for those who use graphite, even though I really love the colors. For this reason, I'm approaching it up, I start with small areas, hoping one day to make a drawing good enough to be able to post here on DA. I hope that answers your question.
^^.

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PMucks [2012-10-29 20:37:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the watch! I really appreciate it. :) (Smile)

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yelenka In reply to PMucks [2012-10-29 20:39:44 +0000 UTC]

can't wait to see more pinup art!

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CristinaC75 [2012-10-28 20:22:34 +0000 UTC]

grazie!!!

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yelenka In reply to CristinaC75 [2012-10-29 20:40:26 +0000 UTC]

Ma certo :) (Smile)

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LadyArtsy [2012-09-05 02:17:02 +0000 UTC]

I wanted to stop by and thank you for allowing your wonderful drawing of Marlon into our gallery at , the piece is beautiful and a wonderful addition to our community.

~Founder
Artsy

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yelenka In reply to LadyArtsy [2012-09-10 22:13:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Artsy :) (Smile) that is so sweet of you!! So many Marlon-centered works in one place - sigh (love your Elvis sketch too)

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LadyArtsy In reply to yelenka [2012-09-11 03:43:59 +0000 UTC]

I am so glad you enjoyed the gallery, it is quite a sight so many beautiful Marlon pieces in once place can be quite astounding. :D (Big Grin) Oh thank you I am glad you enjoyed it, I am going to be posting some more work soon.

Also I am going to send a membership request I would love to see you as a part of the community.

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yelenka In reply to LadyArtsy [2012-09-12 13:53:37 +0000 UTC]

Done and done :) (Smile) glad to be a part of the community and seeing so many Marlon pieces now makes me want to draw more Marlon. It's inevitable :D (Big Grin)

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LadyArtsy In reply to yelenka [2012-09-12 23:38:53 +0000 UTC]

I cannot wait to see a new piece when you are given the chance, I am so glad the gallery was able to inspire that. Its doing the same darn thing to me, I need to start on a portrait ASAP!

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yelenka In reply to LadyArtsy [2012-09-13 14:05:07 +0000 UTC]

hahaha totally! You know how you have ideas on the backburner, like I'll draw him again someday, and all of a sudden BAM!? draw now :D (Big Grin)

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LadyArtsy In reply to yelenka [2012-09-13 21:12:27 +0000 UTC]

I totally know the feeling, I am trying to get back into drawing again it has been so long! I cannot wait!!!

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Allycella [2012-07-03 14:07:08 +0000 UTC]

you draw very well!

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yelenka In reply to Allycella [2012-07-03 20:01:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, thank you :) (Smile) My perspective is as simple as you say it: I really like to draw. That is all.

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Allycella In reply to yelenka [2012-07-05 20:39:34 +0000 UTC]

yeah, draw i all for me with the music
:D (Big Grin) you can look my new draw :) (Smile) tell me what you think

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SombrePainter [2012-07-03 05:36:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the watch!

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yelenka In reply to SombrePainter [2012-07-03 20:00:17 +0000 UTC]

Of course :) (Smile) very glad to follow how your drawing and style continues developing

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SombrePainter In reply to yelenka [2012-07-03 20:11:27 +0000 UTC]

:D (Big Grin)

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blossickle [2012-06-21 15:02:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the comments you left and for adding my piece to your favourites :) (Smile)

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yelenka In reply to blossickle [2012-06-21 15:58:02 +0000 UTC]

of course :) (Smile) your work is very striking!

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PatrickJking [2012-06-17 15:47:32 +0000 UTC]

your very welcome

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AlexLehner [2012-06-13 07:56:00 +0000 UTC]

I absolutly love your drawings! I guess I just have to watch you, then ;) (Wink)

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yelenka In reply to AlexLehner [2012-06-13 13:57:56 +0000 UTC]

Danke schoen :) (Smile) I'll be adding more drawings in a few days! Batman Batman Batman Batman Batman

Your own drawings are quite edgy! keep it up

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AlexLehner In reply to yelenka [2012-06-13 14:05:54 +0000 UTC]

Yaay, I'm looking forward to it Dance! Dance! Dance! Dance! Dance!
Thanks a lot for having stopped by my gallery as well, and for your comments! I'm glad you like my drawings :) (Smile)

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yelenka In reply to AlexLehner [2012-06-13 15:58:36 +0000 UTC]

Keep it up :) (Smile)

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Hyannisport [2012-06-11 17:20:50 +0000 UTC]

Welcome to #TheArtCollectors !

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yelenka In reply to Hyannisport [2012-06-11 18:36:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you :) (Smile) Glad to join!!

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Hyannisport In reply to yelenka [2012-06-11 18:37:56 +0000 UTC]

I hope you enjoy the group and if you have any questions or concerns please contact me or =MrsCrowe :) (Smile)

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yelenka In reply to Hyannisport [2012-06-12 13:37:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you :) (Smile) silly question, ARE you from Hyannisport?

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Hyannisport In reply to yelenka [2012-06-13 20:46:45 +0000 UTC]

I was born there but haven't lived there in some 20 years! :) (Smile)

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yelenka In reply to Hyannisport [2012-06-13 21:26:33 +0000 UTC]

haha nice :) (Smile) my reason for asking was sentimental - I'm originally from RI - we'd traipse around Hyannis during the summer, and that was our favorite place to start our whale watching trips

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Hyannisport In reply to yelenka [2012-06-14 22:14:40 +0000 UTC]

Aw those must be great memories :) (Smile)
I have such great memories myself but I got a scholarship in Florida when I was 17 and haven't really returned since!

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