Irina Negulescu Medium: Oil

Water Angel

www.negulescu.com

619.278.8410

At a very young age, Romanian born Irina Negulescu would secretly draw on anything anywhere including on the walls, behind the furniture or on the back of every book or notebook she found in the house. Unlined paper was scarce and very expensive.  

Later, Irina's academic studies were traditional, but art still took priority. Even her school notebooks contained funny renderings of her teachers and schoolmates. After completing high school,  Irina was accepted to The Popular School of Fine Art, the prestigious art school in Constanza, her native city. After graduating with highest honors, Irina immigrated to the United States in 1989. She continued her studies here, and became a citizen of the United States in 1994.

Prior to becoming a full-time artist, Irina won many first place and grand prize awards for her art.  She has been featured on local television and radio and was showcased on the nationally broadcast show, Pageant of the Masters, on the segment Masters of Modern Art on HGTV.

Today, Irina's passion comes alive in her expressionistic fine art paintings. Her dramatic brush strokes show depth and realism with a vibrant life force. Her incredible talent is showcased in her unique underwater paintings of beautiful women. Perhaps growing up during the harsh years of Communism explains Irina’s exceptional ability to capture the soul and essence of her subjects, especially children and the female figure. All of this truly makes Irina a one-of-a-kind artist.