
The dog
A dog emerges in half profile against a deep blue field, its closed eyes and slight smile giving the composition a quiet, self-possessed character. Layered acrylic brushwork shapes the fur with warm ochres, browns, and creamy whites, while the cool background sharpens the silhouette. The contrast between calm expression and saturated color gives the painting a playful, poised presence.

Natalya Symonov
Natalya is a contemporary Israeli artist working in a wide range of techniques, including acrylic, watercolor, colored pencils, and wood burning (pyrography). She has lived in Israel since 1998 and resides in Kiryat Shmona. Natalya teaches art classes for adults and studied art at Tel-Hai College. She creates works in a variety of techniques and a contemporary style, drawing inspiration from the beauty of the natural world around her. Her art reflects an appreciation for the beauty found in everyday life, harmoniously combining the elegance of the human form with the richness of nature.
Natalya is a contemporary Israeli artist working in a wide range of techniques, including acrylic, watercolor, colored pencils, and wood burning (pyrography). She has lived in Israel since 1998 and resides in Kiryat Shmona. Natalya teaches art classes for adults and studied art at Tel-Hai College. She creates works in a variety of techniques and a contemporary style, drawing inspiration from the beauty of the natural world around her. Her art reflects an appreciation for the beauty found in everyday life, harmoniously combining the elegance of the human form with the richness of nature.


