Elena Parashko Gallery was established in 2004 – initially as an online gallery at www. elenaparashko.com – and has since evolved into much more. Beginning with an online gallery was an affordable and manageable way to establish myself as an emerging artist. Having a website means that location and distance is no obstacle as people from anywhere in the world can view and purchase my artworks.
My collection of paintings online also acts as a virtual portfolio for anyone who would like to review my work. This includes other galleries who are considering representing me and clients who wish to commission me to paint something special for them. The online collection is a good representation of my unique style and the type of artwork I create.
Not everyone is comfortable with the idea of purchasing an artwork online; an item that they have not actually seen in the flesh. So my online gallery soon branched out into a real gallery in the studio where I work at Quakers Hill, Sydney. It is the perfect place in which to paint and showcase my artwork with good lighting, gallery tracking, a raked ceiling, air conditioning, and a wet area.
The gallery is open by appointment so potential clients can visit and get a feel for the size, texture, and atmosphere of a painting – elements that cannot be conveyed via a computer screen.
After establishing this new gallery space, I decided to utilise this great resource by also teaching art classes to children and adults. As a trained teacher with a Bachelor of Education, Masters in Adult Education and Certificate in Visual Arts, it really was a natural progression to finally combine my passion for art and teaching. I am fortunate that these two skills complement each other so well, because there are many artists out there who cannot teach and many teachers out there who cannot paint.
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