Irina Mirosnitsenko

Born in Tallinn, Estonia. Since 2002 live and work in Adelaide, SA.

When I see a copper-yellow leaf dancing autumn tango I want to paint autumn.  When I watch noisy parrots in the park, I can’t wait to draw birds.  When spring comes and cherry blossoms, I want to paint nature.

But most of all I love to paint medieval towns which are full of mystery, fairy tales and beauty.

Painting them, I plunge into the old world, wander through the narrow streets, and listen the whisper of the past.  I would like to share my love to old towns with other people.

For my painting I use acrylic on canvas and prefer bright deep colours.

“Music of Ancient Cities”
Street musicians perfectly complement the life of ancient cities. It is easy to imagine a violinist on a tiled roof, a harmonica player near a cosy cafe, a saxophonist on the wall of a medieval castle. But the music of ancient cities is not only the sounds of musical instruments. It is also the howl of the wind in the old chimneys, the clatter of hooves on cobblestones, the sound of the first car horn, the creak of a brass weather vane, the sighs of a dim street lamp, and much more… I invite you to take a walk through the ancient cities to listen to the unique magical music of antiquity…

Autumn Maze.
The sun is still warm and there are no dark clouds in the sky, but autumn is just around the corner. The Old Town will hear rustle of leaves soon. It’s time to think about umbrellas…
Acrylic on canvas. 40x40cm. $170.
Blue Roofs. Spring has begun, and a huge puddle has spread in the centre of the old city. The guitarist got into the boat, struck the strings, and the spring serenade for the old blue roofs began…
Acrylic on canvas. 40x40cm. $170
Shadows of the Past. Old buildings, dim lanterns, first automobiles, top hats and walking-sticks – now they are only shadows of the Past…But maybe we can still hear the sound of first car horn?
Acrylic on canvas. 30x30cm. $150
Dancing with a Broom. The ancient city is still asleep, but the young lady is already sweeping the narrow streets. For a moment, she forgets her duties and dances to the music of a light breeze…
Acrylic on canvas. 30x40cm. SOLD
Friday Night on Tallinn’s Street. Friday Night is falling on Old Tallinn. Full Moon is walking on old roofs. Harlequins are ready to perform. Young couple is going to have a dinner in old Tallinn’s cafe…
Acrylic on canvas. 30x40cm. SOLD
Ancient Trogir on Adriatic Coast. In the cosy Trogir there is a feeling that you are traveling thought centuries and find yourself in the ancient past. It seems that a ghost ship will soon appear in the pale twilight…
Acrylic on canvas. 30x40cm. $220.
Autumn Maze. The sun is still warm and there are no dark clouds in the sky, but autumn is just around the corner. The Old Town will hear rustle of leaves soon. It’s time to think about umbrellas…
Acrylic on canvas. 40x40cm. $170.
“Shadows in Riga”
After the busy day quiet streets of ancient cities are full of mysteries. We can use our imagination and hear cheerful shouts of harlequins…
Acrylic on canvas. 40x40cm. $150
“The Streets of White Lantern”.
Acrylic on Canvas. 20x50cm. Where this long street leads us to? To a cosy café? Abandoned courtyard? Or maybe to a wise and kind fairy tale with the very happy end? $150
“Silence of Sunset”
Sunset music… Magical sounds of peace, balance and harmony…
Acrylic on canvas. 30x40cm. $150.
“Dubrovnik, the Pearl of Adriatic” Ancient Dubrovnik attracts millions of tourists. It has long thick fortifications, an azure harbor, narrow streets, antique houses and beautiful churches.
Acrylic on canvas. 30x40cm. $180
“Pirates Fortress in Omis”
Once upon a time, pirates lived here. From the narrow windows of their fortress, they looked out for rich ships to attack them. Now only the ruins of an ancient pirate fortress remain from those times.
Acrylic on canvas. 30x40cm. $150.
A Summer Day in Europe
“Full Moon, Old City and Violinist” Dark autumn evening, dim street lights, foggy full Moon, and sounds of violin create mysterious spirit of the Past…
Acrylic on canvas. 30x40cm. SOLD