17. A) Match the words in column a with the words in column b.

	A		B
1)	skilful	a)	landscapes
2)	award-winning	b)	beauty
3)	realistic	c)	collections
4)	romantic	d)	technique
5)	simple	e)	brushstrokes
6)	quiet	f)	immediacy
7)	plein air	g)	artist
8)	private	h)	perception
9)	delicate	i)	still life
10)	deep	j)	painting

b) Complete the sentences using the necessary phrase above.

1) He is an ______ currently working in oils, captivated by how light effects form and delighted when he / she captures it.

2) He paints in a variety of styles and subject matter ranging from ______ to _______.

3) The painter creates seascapes using pure pigment in a stick which provides for a ______.

4) The painter is a pastel artist capturing the ______ that surrounds us.

5) The painter is a colorist and contemporary impressionist that enjoys the challenges of _______ and painting from life.

6) The artist’s best works have those _____ which are found in Rubens and Renoir.

7) Many of the artist’s artworks are in _______ all over the world.

8) The painter loves details, those little things we miss until we stop and take a closer look, his landscapes are characterized by _____ and _____.

18. A) Complete the sentences using the necessary word / phrase from the box.

inspire participate in specialize in develop under capture start with win prizes award the second place exhibit mark by reflect give praise to contain convey

Katerina Omelchuk, a Ukrainian fine artist, (1) ______ the landscape, still life, portrait, as well as the style of figurative symbolism which is unique. Though the subjects differ, she tries to create a mood that is (2) ______ in a moment of time. Her delicate manner was (3) ______ the influence of Alexander Sheremet, Heinrich Yagodkin, Natalia Zozulia, Igor Melnichuk. While studying in academy Katerina (4) ______ creative plein-air and master classes under the artistic direction of H. Yagodkin and I. Melnichuk. First exhibition activity (5) _____ the opening of a personal exhibition «Landscapes» in 2000, which took place in the district Darnitsky cultural and artistic center in the city of Kiev. She (6) _____ of creative youth forum in Kiev in the nomination «Paintings, drawings, sculpture» in (2005–2008). She is the participant of more than 40 Ukrainian, international and personal art exhibitions. Among which the most significant are Art event «Kyivska suite» sponsored by a Grant of the President of Ukraine (2005), «Ukraine from Tripolya to modernity» (2008), etc. She is versatile in medium and style, able (7) _______ the beauty of her native country. The works of the artist are in private collections in Ukraine, Italy, Spain, France, Holland, Canada, USA, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, etc. She was (8) ______ in the Forum of the Kiev creative youth artists in the category «Art, Graphic, Sculpture». Her artworks were (9) ______ by her family. Thanks to this one may notice not only the perfect skill, but also sincerity and warmth in her works.

Mykola Pymonenko’s art career was (10) _____ recognition and popularity. He was very successful in doing what he loved, even according to contemporary measures. His works were (11) ______ in St. Petersburg, in Germany, France, and England; Munich Museum and Parisian Louvre have bought his paintings. Such renowned artists as Murashko, Repin, and Malevich have (12) _____ his work. Pymonenko’s paintings, although documental, have something more valuable than simply the depiction of reality. They (13) _____ the artist’s idealistic sight, his ability to fall in love and see beauty, his skilful technique and deep perception of colour. His style is very intuitive and the energy of the brushstroke has a lot to do with feelings he is trying (14) ______.

b) Using the words/ phrases from the box above write down ten sentences which are true for the artist you appeal to.