BathTime Joy

This artwork is inspired by the carefree joy of childhood, play, and the warmth of family life. The scene captures a lively bath-time moment where imagination and happiness take center stage. Elephants symbolize protection, playfulness, and emotional connection, making them a perfect subject to express innocence and love.

The painting is created using sculptural texture paste combined with layered oil paints, giving the surface a strong three-dimensional quality. Influenced by whimsical and narrative art, the raised textures emphasize movement, splashing water, and floating bubbles, enhancing the sense of energy and delight. The soft, harmonious color palette adds balance and warmth, creating an inviting and joyful visual story.

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Galina Lintz is a self-taught artist whose vibrant oil paintings reflect her deep connection to nature and love of color, texture, and light. With a Ph.D. in chemistry and over 22 years of experience teaching mathematics and science, Galina brings a unique blend of precision and emotion to her art. Her scientific background informs her layered techniques, while her creative vision brings each canvas to life.

After transitioning from teaching to painting full time, Galina has exhibited her work in galleries across the United States, including solo shows at the Jansen Art Center in Washington and ongoing displays at Waikiki Ocean Gallery in Honolulu. Her collectors span the globe.

Galina’s original oil paintings often depict tropical flowers, coastal scenery, and still lifes inspired by her time in Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest, and the French Riviera. Her process often incorporates 3D textures, resin, and fine details to create immersive, emotionally uplifting works.

She currently divides her time between Hawaii, Washington, and Europe, always seeking new inspiration and fresh perspectives.

Website: www.galinalintzpaintings.com
Instagram: @galinalintzpaintings