“Fox” – Original Animal Painting by Marina Stognieva

The Story Behind the Painting

“Fox” is an original painting by Ukrainian artist Marina Stognieva, created in 2021. The work is painted in oil on canvas mounted on cardboard, measures 30 × 40 cm, and is presented unframed.

At the centre of the composition is a fox looking directly at the viewer. Its expression feels attentive, calm, and slightly cunning. Marina Stognieva does not aim for photographic accuracy here; instead, the animal’s character is shaped through colour, texture, and energetic brushwork.

General view of the painting “Fox”.

The painting is built with thick, expressive brushstrokes in an impressionistic manner. Orange, ochre, brown, green, blue, and pale tones overlap one another, creating a rich, tactile surface that suggests the texture of the fox’s fur. Colour does more than describe the animal’s appearance — it shapes the personality of the entire image.

The fox’s face is particularly expressive. Its dark eyes and nose become strong focal points among the moving strokes of colour. In its gaze there is a mixture of alertness, curiosity, and the natural independence that makes the image of a fox so distinctive.

The warm background, painted in orange, brown, and muted green tones, evokes the atmosphere of autumn. Yet the artist does not describe a specific landscape in detail. The surrounding space remains almost abstract, allowing the animal to hold the viewer’s attention completely.

Marina Stognieva with the completed painting “Fox”. Kyiv, 2021.

Animals appear repeatedly in Marina Stognieva’s work. The artist is interested not only in their physical appearance, but also in their character, emotion, and the moment of contact between animal and viewer. In this painting, the fox seems to notice our presence and respond with a direct, intelligent gaze.

Interior visualisation of “Fox” framed on a wall.

The 30 × 40 cm format keeps the work intimate, while the rich texture and strong direct gaze give it a powerful presence in an interior. The painting can become an expressive accent in both contemporary and eclectic spaces.

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Artwork Details

Original Artwork & Collectible Fine Art Prints

“Fox” is an original artwork by Marina Stognieva, created by hand in oil paint. It is a unique one-of-a-kind work that preserves the tactile surface of the original painting and the expressive traces of the artist’s brushwork.

Collectible Fine Art Prints personally signed by Marina Stognieva may also be available for selected works. Available formats, materials, prices, and other details can be discussed before ordering.

Payment & Worldwide Shipping

Payment can be made via PayPal, bank transfer, or another agreed method.

Worldwide shipping is available. Shipping costs and estimated delivery times are calculated individually depending on the destination and order details.

The painting is carefully packaged to protect the painted surface and ensure safe transportation. All purchase, payment, packaging, and international shipping details can be discussed directly with the artist before ordering.

“I wanted this fox not simply to be depicted on the surface, but to feel as though it had noticed the viewer. There is curiosity, caution, and a touch of natural cunning in its gaze. The thick brushstrokes and autumn colours helped me convey its living character.”

— Marina Stognieva