Personal Profile: Passionate and dedicated painter with over a decade of professional experience. Specializes in impressionist oil paintings that capture the beauty of nature and European landscapes. Recognized for vibrant color palettes and textured surfaces that evoke emotional depth and movement.

Work Experience:

Professional Painter
Self-employed, Bratislava, Slovakia
2012 - Present

• Created and exhibited numerous collections of impressionist paintings.
• Participated in solo and group exhibitions in Slovakia, Austria, Prague, and internationally.
• Awarded semi-finalist in the ARTBOX PROJECT (2019) with exhibitions in Zurich, Miami, and Madrid.
• Completed prestigious residencies, including Chateau Orquevaux in France (2021) and NG ART Creative Residency in Provence (2023).

Selected Exhibitions and Awards:

• 2024: SOLO Exhibition in Prague, Czech republic, SOLO EXHIBITION GALLERY SPP BRATISLAVA
• 2023: International exhibition in Provence, France.
• 2022: National exhibition in Beirut, Lebanon.
• 2022: Special prize "CITTA DI PORTO SANT ELPIDIO" in Tuscany, Italy.
• 2019: ARTBOX PROJECT semi-finalist, exhibited in Zurich, Miami, and Madrid.
• 2017: First solo exhibition at ICT ISTROCONTI Gallery, Bratislava.

Education:

• International Art Courses and Workshops: Various institutions and manufacturers, focusing on oil painting techniques, colour mixing, and advanced artistic methods.

Skills:

• Artistic Skills: Oil painting, impressionism, landscape painting, colour theory.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in various painting techniques and materials.
• Languages: Slovak (native), English (fluent), French (fluent)
• Marketing skills, work with SOM

Artistic Influences: Ivana Orviská draws inspiration from a variety of sources, including:

• Claude Monet: For his pioneering work in impressionism and mastery of light and color.
• Vincent van Gogh: For his bold use of color and expressive brushwork.
• J.M.W. Turner: For his atmospheric landscapes and innovative techniques.
• Local Slovak Artists: For their unique perspectives on the natural beauty of Slovakia and its cultural heritage.
• Nature: The ever-changing landscapes and seasons provide a constant source of inspiration for her work.

Artistic Process: Ivana Orviská's artistic process is a blend of meticulous planning and spontaneous creativity:

• Observation and Inspiration: Ivana spends considerable time outdoors, observing nature and capturing initial sketches and photographs.
• Sketching and Planning: She creates detailed sketches and plans the composition, focusing on the interplay of light and color.
• Layering and Texturing: Using oil paints, Ivana builds her paintings in layers, starting with broad strokes and gradually adding details. She employs various tools and techniques to create texture and depth.
• Color Mixing: Ivana meticulously mixes her colors to achieve the desired hues and tones, often experimenting to find the perfect palette.
• Reflection and Adjustment: Throughout the process, she steps back to reflect on her work, making adjustments to ensure the final piece conveys the intended emotion and atmosphere.

Additional Information:

• Residencies: Chateau Orquevaux, France; NG ART Creative Residency, Provence.
• Publications: Featured in art magazines and online platforms.
• Volunteer Work: Conducts art workshops for local communities and schools.

References: Available upon request.