About Svetlana
- My name is Svetlana Kalinichenko, and I’m a watercolor and ink artist who is drawn to both the natural world and the quiet beauty of historic places. My work focuses on botanical subjects and architectural landmarks—things rooted in time, with stories to tell.
- Many of my ideas come to me while running along Tod’s Point or through Greenwich’s older neighborhoods. I notice the curve of a wildflower, the shape of a porch, the light over the Sound—and bring those impressions back to my sketchbook.
- I work in a range of traditional techniques, from highly detailed watercolor and ink illustration to loose sketching done on location. I’m especially inspired by my love of art and history—particularly the Old Masters—and I sometimes incorporate gilded backgrounds as a quiet nod to those influences.
- Whether I’m painting a flower, a home, or a shoreline, I try to create a sense of stillness and connection—something that invites the viewer to pause and really look.
Portfolio
- All
- Botanical
- Nature
- Greenwich
- Christmas Cards
- Commissions
Tulip
Tulip
Hydrangea 2
Hydrangea 2
Mandarin
Mandarin
Blue Hyacinth
Blue Hyacinth
Hydrangea 1
Hydrangea 1
Daffodil
Daffodil
Sacred Heart Full Bloom
Sacred Heart Full Bloom
Innis Arden Building
Innis Arden Building
Chimes Tower
Chimes Tower
Hydrangea 3
Hydrangea 3
Hydrangea 4
Hydrangea 4
Fiori di Fibonacci
Fiori di Fibonacci
Pansies Primavera
Pansies Primavera
Flying Florets
Flying Florets
Seven Flowers
Seven Flowers
Hydrangea 5
Hydrangea 5
Big Leaf Hydrangea
Big Leaf Hydrangea
Spring Blossoms
Spring Blossoms
American Seagrass
American Seagrass
Grapes (dark)
Grapes (dark)
Apple
Apple
Kiwi
Kiwi
Pear.jpeg
Pear.jpeg
Cherry Blossom
Cherry Blossom
Grapes (red)
Grapes (red)
Starfish
Starfish
SeaShell 1
SeaShell 1
SeaShell 2
SeaShell 2
Innis Arden, Tod's Point, Cards
Innis Arden, Tod's Point, Cards
Greenwich Avenue, Cards
Greenwich Avenue, Cards
St. Catherine of Siena, Riverside, Cards
St. Catherine of Siena, Riverside, Cards
Chimes Building, Tod's Point
Chimes Building, Tod's Point
Cos Cob Fire Company, Cards
Cos Cob Fire Company, Cards
Greenwich YMCA, Cards
Greenwich YMCA, Cards
Schedryk, Cards
Schedryk, Cards
Country Club
Country Club
Country House, Insignia
Country House, Insignia
Country House
Country House
House With A Dog
House With A Dog
House With Roses
House With Roses
Italian House 1
Italian House 1
Italian House 2
Italian House 2
English Cottage
English Cottage
CSH Greenwich, Pergola (Blue)
CSH Greenwich, Pergola (Blue)
CSH Greenwich, Pergola (Ivy)
CSH Greenwich, Pergola (Ivy)
CSH Greenwich, Pergola (Wisteria)
CSH Greenwich, Pergola (Wisteria)
Sitting Dog 1
Sitting Dog 1
Sitting Dog 2
Sitting Dog 2
Initial `K'
Initial `K'
Initial `S'
Initial `S'