Painted by Candlelight · One Patron at a Time
Showroom Sokolov — Romantic Victorian Oil Paintings
Romantic, candlelit oil paintings in the Victorian tradition.
Portfolio · MMXXII – MMXXIV
A Gallery in Motion
Scroll, and the paintings drift past as if hung along a candle-lit corridor.
Studies
The Study Wall
Conceptuals and one-offs
Kind Words from Patrons
Testimonials
"The painting arrived beautifully framed and exceeded every expectation."
"Превосходно! Картина выглядит ещё лучше, чем на фотографиях." Excellent! The painting looks even better than in the photos.
"A true master of light and mood. So grateful to have this piece in our home."
"I was a little nervous commissioning something I couldn't see beforehand, but dude delivered. The piece is gorgeous and now it's basically the centerpiece of our living room."
Inquiries Frequently Made
On the Practice
Do you use AI?+
AI is used as a studio assistant in Photoshop for cleaning up and upscaling the final file for print.
Do you accept not-safe-for-work commissions?+
It depends on the subject and treatment. Tasteful, classical work in the Victorian tradition can absolutely be discussed. Please write through the commission form and we'll talk it through privately before any work begins.
How are the finished paintings delivered?+
Unless you ask otherwise, each commission is printed on archival, high-quality poster paper at the size you request and framed by my own hand in a style chosen to suit the piece. Framing and worldwide shipping are generally included, save for extenuating circumstances which I'll always raise with you first.
Can I have only the digital file?+
Yes. If you'd prefer the high-resolution file on its own, or wish to arrange your own framing, simply say so in your inquiry and we'll adjust the commission accordingly.
Can I buy a print of a painting I see on the site?+
Yes. If a piece in the portfolio or studies speaks to you, I can provide it as a high-quality archival print in the size and framing style of your choice. Just mention which painting in the size you'd like in your inquiry.
Commission
Tell me what you would like painted.
A portrait. A still life. A scene from your life rendered in the romantic Victorian manner. The more you tell me, the truer the painting.
- · Subject. Who or what is in the painting
- · Mood, light, and palette you'd like to evoke
- · Approximate size and where it will hang
- · Reference photographs (mention them, I'll write back)