Rita Medvedevienė is an artist whose creative path is fueled by her constant exploration and desire to experience the realm of art. The act of painting brings her lasting joy, compelling her to return to her easel time and again and to seek inspiration and knowledge from the works of other artists. Her journey in art is defined by enduring curiosity and a steadfast commitment to refining her craft.
She is especially captivated by painting flowers from life, a passion that has led her to create gentle, tranquil pieces that emit a sense of positive energy. Medvedevienė also finds pleasure in portraying scenes inspired by her travels and nature’s ever-changing splendor. These moments become artworks imbued with magical realism, where her impressions and memories are laid onto the canvas.
Working mainly with oil paints, she utilizes both brushes and spatulas to create the effects she envisions. This approach allows her to convey nuanced shifts in mood while adding texture and depth to her paintings. Nature and travel consistently influence the subjects and mood of her art, often drawing observers into the serenity and sense of wonder she herself discovers.
Since 2015, Rita Medvedevienė has been actively displaying her artwork through solo and group exhibitions throughout Lithuania and Europe, as well as participating in local and international plein air painting events. She wishes for her creations not only to serve as decorative accents, but also to enhance your living space with harmony and enrichment.
About this artwork+
The painting captures two gondolas floating gently on the teal waters of Venice. Each boat, one slightly ahead of the other, is adorned with vibrant blue hues and a solitary black seat inside, resting under the curved and elegantly pointed prows characteristic of these traditional Venetian crafts. Sturdy wooden poles, arranged in a loose grid pattern, emerge from the water around the gondolas, their tips piercing into a soft, luminous sky that transitions from warm peach tones near the horizon to a tranquil blue above. The background hints at a distant, mist-covered cityscape, blending seamlessly into the sky and water, thereby infusing the scene with a dreamlike quality. The entire setting is enveloped in a wash of serene light, suggesting a calm, early morning or late afternoon, evoking a quiet moment of reflection amidst the timeless beauty of Venice.
