Readying art00221395 Bridgland’s use of oil on

Bridgland’s use of oil on linen creates a wonderfully tactile surface

fluid river in shades of white and turquoise winds through the scene

leading the eye to a small cluster of distant sailboats drifting towards the horizon

this piece promises to be a conversation starter—an emblematic tribute to urban exploration and creative freedom

At the centre lies a captivating heart in deep ocean blue

Readying art00221395 Bridgland’s use of oil onReadying (19" x 25") by Valeriy Gridnev captures a moment of quiet concentration as a ballerina prepares for her performance. Seated in a graceful pose, she bends forward to adjust the ribbons on her ballet shoes, her body language exuding a sense of calm focus. The soft tones of her tutu and the gentle lines of her limbs are rendered with expressive fluidity, evoking the delicate balance between physical rigour and ethereal poise. Gridnevs mastery