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Travel and Inspirations – Summer 2022. France, Spain, Italy

Acquire my work and learn: How to commission a portrait Every summer I try to travel overseas to discover again how beautiful and multicolored the world and it’s people are. This year I went to France, Spain and Italy. I am back home now and need to go through a million of my photos: cities,Continue reading “Travel and Inspirations – Summer 2022. France, Spain, Italy”

My Trompe l’Oeil for exhibition at Salon 2022 Norway.

This Trompe l’Oeil I painted for upcoming International Salon 2022 in Bergen, Norway. It’s time to roll and pack my paintings and my brushes! Salon will be open for public in May 19- 22, 2022. It will be held at Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen. Looking forward to reunite with my Salon friends and wonderfulContinue reading “My Trompe l’Oeil for exhibition at Salon 2022 Norway.”

New Trompe l’Oeil start – progress. Florida Artist Tatiana.

Beginning of a new Trompe l’Oeil. The International Salon in Bergen, Norway is coming soon! So I am still adding finishing touches for my exhibition painting but also started a demonstration painting which I will be painting live during Salon 2022 Norway from May 19th till 22. How to commission a portrait or a customContinue reading “New Trompe l’Oeil start – progress. Florida Artist Tatiana.”

Getting ready for Salon Norway 2022. Live Demonstrations at Salon shows.

At every Salon art shows where I participated, I exhibited one or 2 of my paintings plus also during 4 days of the show I painted live , as all other participants of International Salons do. In that image which I am posting here I combined a few of my live demonstrations in different citiesContinue reading “Getting ready for Salon Norway 2022. Live Demonstrations at Salon shows.”

New portrait commission. Progress

This photo is of my new portrait commission in progress. “The kiss”. Not a typical portrait commission at all! Love it! I am experimenting with fun colors to reflect the beauty and fun of that kiss. To contact artist for inquiries->to see Special prices for Valentine’s ->  How to commission a portrait or a customContinue reading “New portrait commission. Progress”

Framed “Bacchus mask” -Trompe l’Oeil painting on canvas

For wine lovers! “Bacchus mask” -Trompe l’Oeil painting on canvas. Framed and available on my website –> you can see video of it on –>> To contact artist for inquiries->to see Special prices for Valentine’s ->  How to commission a portrait or a custom Art -> Acquire my work –>art for sale by Tatiana RugersContinue reading “Framed “Bacchus mask” -Trompe l’Oeil painting on canvas”

Dressed in frame. Painting “Night after Venice Masquerade”

My painting finally got dressed up n a beautiful frame. “Night after Venice Masquerade”. Available at –>>> To contact artist for inquiries->to see Special prices for Valentine’s ->  How to commission a portrait or a custom Art -> Acquire my work –>art for sale by Tatiana Rugers –>

Beginning of new painting-Prayer for Peace.

This is the beginning of my new painting “Prayers for peace”. As many of us I felt pain in my heart and sadness for a long time now. I could not paint at all. Sending my prayers for peace. To contact artist for inquiries->to see Special prices for Valentine’s ->  How to commission a portraitContinue reading “Beginning of new painting-Prayer for Peace.”

Trompe l’Oeil tile. Monk, grapes and wine

On that photo – one more of my Trompe l’Oeil paintings. This one is done as illusion of tile. It is painted on canvas and stretched on the board. 21×31 Avalable on -> Or just contact artist for inquiries-> Detail close up photo-below- How to commission a portrait or a custom Art ->

Frame for my Venice, Beauty and the masks painting.

Now my painting “Venice, Beauty and the masks” got a new frame! How exciting. Now it is available with frame on page Art for sale. Click here to see a preview-> page Art for sale-> To contact artist for inquiries->to see Special prices for Valentine’s ->  How to commission a portrait or a custom ArtContinue reading “Frame for my Venice, Beauty and the masks painting.”

“New Dawn” mural on canvas by Tampa Bay artist Tatiana Rugers

Top photo is of a detail of a large mural on canvas “New Dawn”. I designed and painted that mural for CNS – Center for Neurosomatic studies in Clearwater, Florida. As you can see from the photo below – it has some Trompe l’Oeil elements to add to dimensional look. Painting was stapled to theContinue reading ““New Dawn” mural on canvas by Tampa Bay artist Tatiana Rugers”

New portrait-progress 2. A Tampa legend and visionary

That photo is of a detail of a portrait I’ve being working now. It’s still just a progress – one of many steps in painting , but I am excited as always to see that the portrait starting to come alive. Many years ago I took a photo of that great man and our friendContinue reading “New portrait-progress 2. A Tampa legend and visionary”

Children portrait Commissions. Artist Tatiana Rugers

Paining children is a blessing to me. Beauty of their pure emotions always brings joy to our hearts. One of the question I am asked when somebody wants to commission a child portrait is : How do you make a child sit for you when you paint their portrait? The answer is that it isContinue reading “Children portrait Commissions. Artist Tatiana Rugers”

Special prices: Portrait gift commission for Valentine’s day.

Offer expired on 2/14/2022 Do you think about a very special Valentine’s day gift for the special person in you life? What can be more special as Art or Portrait commission? It will show your loved one how creative and romantic you are for sure, and it will be always a special piece of ArtContinue reading “Special prices: Portrait gift commission for Valentine’s day.”

Barcelona. First painting finished in 2022. Artist Tatiana Rugers

I started that painting in 2021 and finished today on January 6th 2022. Detail of that painting is below. It is 36″x24″ and will be available on my website  –>art for sale by Tatiana Rugers –> How to commission a portrait or a custom Art ->

Happy New year! And progress of Barcelona painting.

On that photo – my Barcelona painting in progress. It looks like I will be finishing it ion 2022. Looking forward to toast tomorrow to a Happy, Healthy, Creative and Prosperous New Year! To all of us! Thank you for all from the bottom of my heart for your commissions, likes, comments, shares and followsContinue reading “Happy New year! And progress of Barcelona painting.”

Holiday discount ends on January 1st, 2022. Art and portraits commissions by Tatiana Rugers

Sale ends on 12/31/21. Artist Tatiana Rugers offers 20% off listed on website prices for fine art and 20% off portrait commissions. Please see regular prices for portrait commissions on -> Regular prices on fine art you can see on -> Best wishes and Happy Holiday!

2021 my paintings. And Happy Holidays!

Art for sale * Portraits/Commissions * Trompe l’Oeil * News * About Classes * Murals * Archive Hello Art lovers and Art collectors! I hope you and your families are having a fun Holidays season! A few days left to a new year, and I wanted to combine a few of my works this year. Great portrait commissions, freelance paintings, International Salon demonstration and master classContinue reading “2021 my paintings. And Happy Holidays!”

Meeting with the artist . Story by Karren M. Morgann

There’s a famous quote that has been used in popular culture about you should never meet your heroes (or idols). This is due to the person never living up to a standard or expectation you’ve built up in your head or a belief that is unrealistic. Last week, I was able to meet the artistContinue reading “Meeting with the artist . Story by Karren M. Morgann”

Vineyard Mural 14 years later. Custom mural on canvas

I was recently contacted by a new owners of the house for which 14 years ago I painted 3 large murals on canvas. Two photos I am posting here are : First photo- in my studio 14 years ago when I finished one of the murals. Mural was installed back then but I never visitedContinue reading “Vineyard Mural 14 years later. Custom mural on canvas”

Latina Beauty. Holidays SALE

Holidays 20 off SALE continues. This is one of my paintings currently available: “Latina Beauty” by Artist Tatiana Rugers Original price $250. Sale price currently – $200 For that painting and for paintings 12″x12″ or smaller- Free shipping by USPS ground in USA.  If you want to give an Art gift for yourself or toContinue reading “Latina Beauty. Holidays SALE”

New painting started. Inspired by Barcelona.

20% off Holidays Sale continues—> Check it out! About the image on this post: My recent travel to Barcelona inspired me to start a new paining. This is just beginning stage where you can still see that some colors started appear but you can still can see sketch lines . Very emotional stage of myContinue reading “New painting started. Inspired by Barcelona.”

Holidays 2021 sale prices for original art and portraits commissions

Offer expired on 01/01/2022 In respect for Holidays please  take 20% off listed prices for original art listed on “For sale page –> Please contact artist for inquiries. And also 20% of portrait commissions. Please see regular prices, sizes and process on page “Portraits/Commissions”. Below is just one example: Regular price – $2,400. Holidays price – $1,920. “30×24”Continue reading “Holidays 2021 sale prices for original art and portraits commissions”

Art, stone crabs and fine wine!

Art for sale * Portraits/Commissions * Trompe l’Oeil * News * About Classes *Murals * Archive Stone crabs season recently opened in Florida! If you are like me, stone crabs is the best seafood in the world. But they are good only in Florida: just caught and never frozen. And of course they are great with white fine wines from Burgundy. I took a photo ofContinue reading “Art, stone crabs and fine wine!”

New portrait finished. Sphynx cat Melissa. Artist Tatiana Rugers

Art for sale * Portraits/Commissions * Trompe l’Oeil * News * About * Classes *Murals * Archive * Contact I finally had time to work more on that portrait and finished it today. Introducing Melissa – Sphynx cat. Yes, you can imagine, she is a character. There is something mystical about that type of cats, don’t you think? How to commission a portrait or a custom Art -> Acquire myContinue reading “New portrait finished. Sphynx cat Melissa. Artist Tatiana Rugers”

Started a new portrait- Sphinx cat Melissa

Art for sale * Portraits/Commissions * Trompe l’Oeil * News * About * Classes *Murals * Archive * Contact A new commission – a small portrait of Sphinx cat. This is a beginning stage – on that step I usually block colors and search for background, etc. That cat’s name is Melissa, and she livesContinue reading “Started a new portrait- Sphinx cat Melissa”

Trompe l’Oeil of Archangel Michael. Artist Tatiana Rugers. Florida

Art for sale * Portraits/Commissions * Trompe l’Oeil * News * About * Classes *Murals * Archive * Contact Above is photo of me when I was starting painting of that Trompe l’Oeil as a part of my demonstration during International Salon NYC. Below is the finished painting which is available for purchase. Inspiration forContinue reading “Trompe l’Oeil of Archangel Michael. Artist Tatiana Rugers. Florida”

Eyes of the portrait are watching you. Story about my painting at Bella’s Restaurant. Tampa, Florida

Art for sale * Portraits/Commissions * Trompe l’Oeil * News * About * Classes *Murals * Archive * Contact Interesting story about that portrait-commission which I painted recently. Did you experienced in museums that the eyes in the portraits of great masters are alive and look back at you, and follow you if you walkContinue reading “Eyes of the portrait are watching you. Story about my painting at Bella’s Restaurant. Tampa, Florida”

New painting- lunch in Paris. Portrait

Art for sale * Portraits/Commissions * Trompe l’Oeil * News * About * Classes *Murals * Archive * Contact Introducing my new painting “Lunch in Paris”. Just finished. Simple house wine for two , escargot and salad in Paris. It’s a wonderful life! How to commission a portrait or a custom Art -> Acquire myContinue reading “New painting- lunch in Paris. Portrait”

Trompe l’Oeil on canvas for Weight loss clinic. Florida

Art for sale * Portraits/Commissions * Trompe l’Oeil * News * About * Classes *Murals * Archive * Contact As I always do when I have commission to paint custom mural or Trompe l’Oeil for business or a private residence, I met with the owner of that weight loss clinic in Clearwater, Florida. He wantedContinue reading “Trompe l’Oeil on canvas for Weight loss clinic. Florida”

Beach Condo Trompe l’Oeil. Clearwater, Florida

Art for sale * Portraits/Commissions * Trompe l’Oeil * News * About * Classes *Murals * Archive * Contact I painted that sea view with Trompe l’Oeil elements in Clearwater beach condo – on the patio wall. You can book that condo on Airbnb here–> How to commission a portrait -> Acquire my work –>art for sale by Tatiana Rugers –>

New portrait. Little girl from the past. Tampa, Florida

“Girl with green eyes and long lushes”. New portrait-commission in 2021. I painted that portrait from black/white old photo of my clients. The reference photo was old photo in black/white from many years ago. I had to “guess” the colors of the skin, lips, hair, dress, etc. But during our first meeting I took aContinue reading “New portrait. Little girl from the past. Tampa, Florida”

Painting process steps. “Indian Princess of Tampa” Portrait by artist Tatiana Rugers

Art for sale * Portraits/Commissions * Trompe l’Oeil * News * About * Classes *Murals * Archive * Contact My goal when I paint a portrait is to capture the beauty and the spirit of the person. That portrait was a result of a special collaboration of her husband and myself for her big BirthdayContinue reading “Painting process steps. “Indian Princess of Tampa” Portrait by artist Tatiana Rugers”

Bill Shumate. Celebration and Portrait Unveiling at Restaurant Bella’s. New painting

Acquire my work-> or learn: How to commission a portrait-> Great honor! I was commissioned to paint that portrait of a legendary Bill Shumate for one of the legendary restaurants in Tampa – Bella’s. Today great South Tampa restaurant Bella’s celebrated 35 anniversary and honored memory of Bill Shumate. And unveiling of his portrait which IContinue reading “Bill Shumate. Celebration and Portrait Unveiling at Restaurant Bella’s. New painting”

Portrait of Alfanos at restaurant “Alfano’s”. Clearwater Florida

Please do not forget to vote for me- i’s easy! Click here –> Recently I was invited to that wonderful restaurant to see my painting which is framed now and on display at Alfano’s restaurant. On that photo – I am with owners of that restaurant and my painting of them. Below – is aContinue reading “Portrait of Alfanos at restaurant “Alfano’s”. Clearwater Florida”

Asking for your vote for Tatiana Rugers. Best artist on “Bay 2021”

For the first time ever! Would you nomination me? Just click here, eneter Tatiana Rugers, and click nominate. –>> Thank you! This is for Best of the Bay 2021 Acquire my work –>art for sale by Tatiana Rugers –> To commission portrait ->

Trompe l’Oeil for the bathroom. Florida

Romantic mood in the bathroom? Why not? On the photo -one of my paintings from several years ago for a private residence in Florida. It does have dimensional effect of Trompe l’Oeil . That style also represent Grisaille. Description of it could be as following: Grisaille, painting technique by which an image is executed entirelyContinue reading “Trompe l’Oeil for the bathroom. Florida”

Happy 4th of July! My painting “Red, white and blue”.

Happy 4Th of July!“Red, white and blue”-my painting on stretched canvas: 6 x 6 inches. It was inspired by photos from my friend- photos of the flowers in vase . The sun light and shadows spoke to me and moved me. Acquire my work –>art for sale by Tatiana Rugers –> Follow my posts hereContinue reading “Happy 4th of July! My painting “Red, white and blue”.”

Portrait of Maine Coon. Commissions of pet’s portraits as a gift.

We all love our pets. And pet’s portrait commission always is a great gift to someone you love, to your parents or grandparents; or for a good friend. The portrait in that post I painted from photographs and it was a surprise gift for a birthday of the spouse who owned and loved that cat.Continue reading “Portrait of Maine Coon. Commissions of pet’s portraits as a gift.”

Ceiling Trompe l’Oeil on canvas.

One of my previous commissions – Trompe l’Oeil mural on canvas for a private residence. On that photo I am with one of two halves of the center panels. There were 8 side panels also. The photo of completed mural and installation below. The challenge of that project was that all 8 sides of octagonalContinue reading “Ceiling Trompe l’Oeil on canvas.”

Young Tokyo girl. Original art

While exhibiting at Salon International show in Japan I was fortunate to watch presentation of Japanese traditional tea ceremony. There were several young girls with an older lady. And it was very beautiful and musical in a way. I took several photos of course for my memories. Later on, after a few years looking throughContinue reading “Young Tokyo girl. Original art”

Trompe l’Oeil painting of relief. Art of Illusions.

Trompe l’Oeil is French term and means “full the eye” , another words it is art style of creating illusions. It is one of my favorite styles of paintings. On that photo detail of one of my painting on canvas from a few years ago. You can see full painting here –>> To commission portraitContinue reading “Trompe l’Oeil painting of relief. Art of Illusions.”

Cherub-Artist painting on canvas. Sale.

Art for sale * Portraits/Commissions * Trompe l’Oeil * News * About * Classes *Murals * Archive * Contact I recently finished that painting on canvas. I started it a few years ago – it was my live demonstration during 4 days of Salon Lecce, Italy. Could be framed as a painting or it canContinue reading “Cherub-Artist painting on canvas. Sale.”

Trompe l’Oeil vase and sunflowers

Art for sale * Portraits/Commissions * Trompe l’Oeil * News * About * Classes *Murals * Archive * Contact From sketch to complete painting-Trompe l’Oeil for a niche. One of my clients had a flat niche in the entrance of their house. So I suggested a Trompe l’Ooeil painting which would create 3D illusion inContinue reading “Trompe l’Oeil vase and sunflowers”

Updated portrait on new painting “Life, Love and Restaurant”.

I worked on my painting of “Life, Love and Restaurant” and introducing here detail of a new version of it. That painting is about two owners of the restaurant “Alfano’s” in Clearwater Florida. After I came back from Salon I realized that I have a better reference photo of Linda – where she looks straightContinue reading “Updated portrait on new painting “Life, Love and Restaurant”.”

Mural: Amalfi coast, Italy with Trompe l’Oeil element.

I made that composition not from a real place photo – but from my client’s ideas of what they want to see in the dining room. I added a fruit bowl to add Trompe l’Oeil effect. That photo was in my studio. Later on mural was installed with paste onto the wall by professional wallContinue reading “Mural: Amalfi coast, Italy with Trompe l’Oeil element.”

Salon 2021 exhibition. Part 1

I am so glad that despite the current situation in the world and still coronavirus scare the host of Salon 2021 Margaret Von Kaenel managed to organize Salon in St.Louise. Only American members of Salon could come and work but many Salon artists from Europe, also from Japan and Azerbaijan mailed their paintings to beContinue reading “Salon 2021 exhibition. Part 1”

Bacchus Trompe l’Oeil. Live demonstration from Salon 2021

These are 2 photos from Salon 2021- my live demonstration progress of Bacchus Trompe l’Oeil painting. This painting will be available for sale on my website after I finished it. I will offer groups and private classes for that Trompe l’Oeil in near future. To see art for sale by Tatiana Rugers –>Follow my postsContinue reading “Bacchus Trompe l’Oeil. Live demonstration from Salon 2021”

Painting demonstration at Salon 2021?

Very few days left before Salon 2021 starts in St.Louise, USA. Participants of the show will exhibit paintings and each one will also paint demonstration life during 4 days of Salon. I have several ideas but still did not make decision. On that photo – is my demonstration at Salon Chamonix, France in 2019. ToContinue reading “Painting demonstration at Salon 2021?”

Chefs , love and restaurant

A little preview of my new painting in 2021. Just finished. “Life, Love and Restaurant” . And if you never dined at Alfano’s Restaurant in Clearwater, Florida -please put it in your plans. You will love the food, the ambience and the owners. To see art for sale by Tatiana Rugers –>Follow my posts hereContinue reading “Chefs , love and restaurant”

Exhibition painting for Salon 2021. Beginning stage

On that photo – detail in progress of my new painting for International Salon 2021 which will start on April 29th 2021 in St.Louis USA. I started my exhibition painting and I am very excited. And I am thinking of what should I paint as live demonstration… visit Salon 2021 official website -> for informationContinue reading “Exhibition painting for Salon 2021. Beginning stage”

Master class in April.

Such an honor. I was asked to teach a master class at International Salon 2021 this April in St.Louise USA. The theme of that class is “Allegories in mural paintings. Demonstration of detail from “Allegory Painting” using a limited color palette for flesh tones. Methods how to adapt family portraits to be featured as AllegoriesContinue reading “Master class in April.”

New painting 2021. Night after Masquerade in Venice

My new painting in 2021 – just finished. “Night after Masquerade in Venice”. It is not from real life, it is my fantasy but of course it is inspired by my love to Venice and Masquerades . 12×12” . For commissions or questions please email to inspire2me@gmail.com To see art for sale by Tatiana RugersContinue reading “New painting 2021. Night after Masquerade in Venice”

Lake Como and Trompe l’Oeil vase – Mural commission for dining room.

A few years ago – in my studio. That was commission for the dining room niche in a private residence. I painted that mural on canvas in my studio. My composition for that painting was inspired by several photos from Lake Como and my imagination . I painted fruit bowl to add Trompe l’Oeil illusionContinue reading “Lake Como and Trompe l’Oeil vase – Mural commission for dining room.”

Portrait of 2 dogs – first commission in 2021

Introducing portrait of Larry & Libby- my first completed in 2021 commission. After the reference photo was approved – I changes slightly dogs poses to make better composition, and I replaced a simple sofa on the photo with more elegant as my client wanted. I searched Internet for styles of sofas and was inspired. AtContinue reading “Portrait of 2 dogs – first commission in 2021”

Beginning of dogs portrait- first commission in 2021

I am beginning my first painting in 2021- commission of a portrait of two adorable dogs. This is just a beginning stage where I am defining shapes of the eyes and face of one of the dogs. Will post complete painting soon. To see art for sale by Tatiana Rugers –>Follow my posts here andContinue reading “Beginning of dogs portrait- first commission in 2021”

Happy New Year! Best for 2021!

Happy New Year! Let 2021 be the best year in our lives! Wishing all of us Love, Health, Joy and Creativity. I wish all the world and all our lives will get back to normal when we can again travel, see often our friends and relatives and share hugs and love! I am grateful toContinue reading “Happy New Year! Best for 2021!”

Venice and gondolier. In golden frame

Presenting to you my painting from April of 2020 in a new frame. Available on my website-just click “for sale” in the menu–> . Do you think the right frame for a painting makes it look grand? or the wrong frame can “kill” the thought behind the painting and it’s beauty? I definitely do. ProbablyContinue reading “Venice and gondolier. In golden frame”

Self-portrait 2020. New color palette

As many artists in the past, sometimes I paint my self-portraits to try new ideas and new color palette. This one I finished 2 days ago. To see art by Tatiana Rugers –> Follow my posts here and on Instagram–>