Art is capable of many things. But one of the most sought out reasons for its existence is perhaps its ability to channel a feeling or emotion. We use it as a tool to recall a memory or as a form of expression.

These emotions can range from sorrow to bliss. What an incredible way to portray your thoughts. This week, we want to concentrate on the uplifting and fun side of art.

There are four different paintings we have chosen from Victor Bregeda that move us in such a positive way!

The first of these paintings is Coffee Dance. This plays on many people’s reliance on caffeine in this fast paced world we live in.

We see the coffee spilling from the cup and forming into two joyous characters. Each of them had their fix and are ready for anything the day has to throw at them. In fact, they feel so good they just can’t help but dance!

Candle Lovers is another artwork that has an enlightening feel to it. We see the flame burning brightly in the night, illuminating the wonder of the darkness. The butterflies circle the light while the wax drips down to form human figures at the base of the candle.

 It is no wonder that this is one of Victor’s all time best sellers!

Our next painting is Fiddle on the Roof. This particular artwork has a fun story behind it.

A friend of Victor’s left his instrument behind at Victor’s house one day and he found himself inspired by its presence. He began painting the story behind the fiddle.

He imagined its lifetime and the things that it had witnessed: the concerts, the admirers, the success.

He played out the lifetime of this music maker and told its story upon canvas. What a beautiful story it turned out to be.

Our final artwork is Divine Palette. The painting depicts the birth of humankind – all races and colors. Each are uniquely created but conform to the same image of their Creator.

 Victor attributes his artistic ability to God and chooses to reflect his wonder and appreciation through his art.

Divine Palette is a representation of God’s creative magic, the birth of human lives and the unveiling of human talents, left to follow in the footsteps of his divinity.

May you also find joy and humor in these magnificent paintings!

Life is full of indulgences, especially in the form of wine and culinary delicacies. People often use such things to commemorate a significant occasion or just to reward themselves after a long week.

Though people’s taste and preferences differ greatly, the satisfaction that comes along with these treats remains consistent.

Victor uses food and spirits in many of his paintings. He celebrates them as an outlet or sense of comfort among mankind- a comfort that has evolved but remained substantial across the ages. We want to explore a few of these artworks with you today…

Wine Masters is our first painting. This one has wine and cheese at the forefront of the work. This particular representation has a timely feel to it. Notice the dust upon the bottles. Yet, the cheese brings forth a more modern aspect further suggesting its evolution throughout time.

In Cup Bearer (one of Victor’s favorite pieces), we see a more ancient version of wine and the merchants that relied upon it for their livelihood. The amphora, in the middle of the painting, captures the tasting of the wine.

Note the historic Tanais site in South Russia – the place near which Victor Bregeda was born and has lived most of his life.

Our next artwork is Taste of Inspiration. It plays upon the comforts that allow the mind to open and stimulate creativity. It has an almost whimsical feel to it. Yet again, we see the wine and cheese with a new addition present in the outline of a fish.

These elements play out to be our artist’s muse. These are his resources for influential meditation.

Finally, we come to one of the most popular modern day comforts, the cheeseburger. But wait, this is not just any cheeseburger. No. This is the Big Mac. Victor plays upon its soaring popularity and people’s elated reaction to it. And of course, what would this burger be without its token side of French fries?

What an incredible notion- to capture the use of food and wine over the course of time. These essential ingredients make way for some tempting art! Don’t you think?