“It’s not just a brush, it’s an experience. A ritual. It’s life changing and it’s your life.”
Artist Spotlight: Inga Poslitur
Inga Poslitur (MFA – Hartford University) is a Russian-born, academically trained representational artist who brings a high-level of technical skill and aesthetic sensibilities to both her collections of powerful landscapes and narrative-centric figurative paintings. She is best known for her powerful composition and unconventional use of color that evokes surprise and delight from viewers.
Following the rich tradition of artists who got the “Western Bug,” Poslitur draws inspiration from the Native American art and culture, the feeling of freedom and the expansiveness of the land and sky. Her travels through the American West allow her to combine the best of an intentional vision with the spontaneity of plein air painting, leading to the deep emotional responses to her work.
Her paintings and drawings have been exhibited at the Salmagundi Club, National Arts Club, Santa Paula Art Museum, Hilbert Art Museum, Santa Paula Art Museum, New Britain Museum of American Art, Joseloff Gallery, Holton Gallery and STUDIO Gallery, to name a few. Her paintings are enjoyed by numerous private collections in America and abroad.
She is an award-winning artist and a full member of California Arts Club, Audubon Artists and Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club.
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“As a traditional realist, my creative process always begins with observation. Something I see—an unusual color combination, an abstract shape in everyday objects, or a distinctive human face—captures my attention and sparks a desire to translate it into a tangible medium. This is how I connect with the world: by analyzing it, reflecting on it, and expressing it through paint.
I usually begin with a small sketch, followed by a preliminary drawing on the canvas. I then build up the painting in layers, letting each one dry while planning the next. Throughout the process, I hold the image of the finished piece in my mind. Sometimes the final painting aligns perfectly with that vision, and other times it evolves into something unexpected—but either way, the creative journey is deeply fulfilling.
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Lately, my focus has been on floral subjects, western-themed landscapes, and still life. Recent works include salmon-colored peonies, yellow roses on a black background, and horse riders in the Sierra mountains. I enjoy the intimacy of painting flowers in the quiet of my studio, contrasted with the invigorating challenge of plein air studies. These different experiences keep me inspired, constantly refreshing my perspective and pushing me to refine both technique and vision.
Currently, I’m exploring a more expressive approach by beginning with a loose block-in: skipping the initial drawing, and gradually refining the focal area. This method feels freeing and dynamic, though it demands steady concentration. I’ve been particularly enjoying the results I achieve with Rosemary’s “Long Flats Series 279” and “Eclipse X Long Combers” brushes, which have become essential tools in my practice.”
“I recently started to use Riggers not only to sign my work but also to use in the painting: these Riggers are great for anything thin and wispy, and when I need to detail, like a highlight on the object, or sharpen the edge of the ellipse.”
Courtesy of Inga Poslitur.
