usband-and-wife art team Michael and Inessa Garmash get the inspiration for their paintings from two great loves: their love for each other, and their love for travel.
The couple, who have been married 15 years and have a 14- year-old daughter, Polina, travel together at least four to five times a year. Their adventures have taken them around the world, through much of Europe and the United States. Most recently, the pair traveled to Napa, Calif., with Michael Young, president and CEO of Collectors Editions, and Tim Dickson, owner and co-founder of Eclipse Workshop.
Several of the Russian couple�s romantic impressionist paintings have been inspired by their tandem travels. �Winter in Paris� was born as a way to capture the spirit of their trip to Paris at Christmastime. A different trip to Key West, Fla., sparked a series of paintings featuring the night port there.
herself. Michael was told it was �his best work ever,� and he and Inessa have painted together ever since.
Two things are absolutely necessary for our work�to paint under natural light and to trust each other in the creative process. We often argue during the process, but we always come to a mutual agreement. We enjoy working together enormously.