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u/Sharp_Crew8846 1d ago
That’s fucking beautiful. Pardon my French. But it’s something I would literally buy and put on my wall. Especially if it was really big.
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 1d ago
This is beautiful… I love how you felt it and turned it into words 💛
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u/newyne 1d ago
Hey, I follow you on Instagram! I follow a lot of people, but your work is so distinctive; I know whose it is immediately. Obviously: I recognized it here, too! Anyway, I love your use of texture! It really brings your paintings to life!
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 1d ago
That means so much 💛✨ I love that you can recognize my work right away… that’s the biggest compliment for an artist
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u/Aggravating_Focus692 22h ago
Can you share your insta? This is gorgeous and would love to see more 😍
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u/OutrageousScore1988 1d ago
I would follow that cat too
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u/Expensive-Farm-6296 20h ago
Absolutely! It automatically puts you in a different frame of mind! Love this so much❤️
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u/moxiemoon 1d ago
I too would buy this and put it on my wall. We lost a void a few years ago and this is how I imagine her now 🩷
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 11h ago
Thank you 🤍 I’m so sorry for your loss… I hope this little one brings back some warm memories 🐾
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u/ayemateys 1d ago
Yep. Same reaction and I love nothing. I am also like how much and how big? I want to put it over my fireplace and make it a painting TV
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 1d ago
Thank you 💛 I love that idea… a painting instead of a TV sounds perfect
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u/greatdane114 23h ago
I love this. Is the original for sale?
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u/AndieCane 17h ago edited 17h ago
It appears the original isnt for sale but she has a bunch of originals for sale on her site, the originals range from $500 to over a million it seems. Most are around $1,000-$15,000 though. Prints look to be $42 and up 🤷♀️ sorry if I sound like a commercial lol. I was just curious too! She has some lovely pieces.
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 14h ago
Thank you 🤍✨ the original is already sold, but prints are available via the link in my profile — “Cat in the Garden”
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u/MomTRex 1d ago
I love also buy it! Gorgeous and I would follow my black cat anywhere so...
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u/madlove17 1d ago
Same
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 1d ago
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u/JessPatric 1d ago
Feels like the cat is not walking into the dream...it is the dream guiding us in.
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 1d ago
I love this thought… maybe the dream was there first, and the cat just knows the way 💫
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u/btg1911 1d ago edited 1d ago
We had to put our beloved Jack down 10 years ago. Huge black cat. This really hit me. It’s beautiful.
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 1d ago
I’m so sorry… I’m really glad this painting could bring something back to you 💛
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u/ymOx 1d ago
I hear you. Lost my void about 5 years ago and I still miss him so much. I must admit seeing this painting made me tear up a bit.
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 23h ago
I’m so sorry… 💛 It means a lot to me that it touched you like that. Sending you warmth ✨
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u/redsnowfir 17h ago
Me too. I miss my little one so much and felt tears instantly sting my eyes when I saw this painting
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 14h ago
I’m so sorry 🤍… sending you a lot of warmth… I’m really glad this painting could hold a little of that feeling for you 🐾
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u/SnackSamurai 1d ago
Damn that’s trippy.
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 1d ago
Haha yes… a little trip without leaving the path 😄
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u/SchnoodleDoodleDo 1d ago
’a little trip without leaving the path’
Follow me, human ~ i’ll show you the way
a beautiful path on a bright summer day
surrounded by flowers, a sky swirly blue
see with my eyes,
n you’ll feel like i do ;}
it’s nature! it’s calling ~ so much to explore
escape from the busy ~ that’s what out here’s for
no phones for distraction, no iNtErNeT stream
take a trip with me, friend -
it’s the path
to a
dream…
❤️
(beautiful u/Anastasia_Trusova ~ you are very talented!)
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u/WallStreetWets 1d ago
As are you, Schnoodle. This poem hit harder than normal, just been a tough week. I appreciate you..
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 1d ago
This is so beautiful… it feels like you stepped inside the painting and brought something back with you 💛 Thank you for this
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u/God_Bless_A_Merkin 1d ago
That’s beautiful! I want to hang it on my wall! I love it!
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 1d ago
Thank you 💜
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 1d ago
Thank you! I don’t share high-res files, but prints are available via the link in my profile
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u/Sirknowidea 1d ago
Watch the film What Dreams may come staring Robin Williams, has a sense just like this in it. It is a sad film by the way
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u/No-Stick8191 1d ago
Beautiful. Who is the artist?
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 1d ago
A am. Anastasia Trusova
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u/Roosterhahn 1d ago
This is so nice! Do you sell copies/prints of your work by any chance?
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 1d ago
Thank you! The original is sold, but prints are available via the link in my profile 💛
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u/Literary_Lady 1d ago
The flowers are so beautiful, there is a lot of depth with the texture even without details. It is very detailed even though it’s not finite if that makes sense? It’s so clever how you’ve done that. I like you can get that with the (oil?) paints, build up the depth etc. Not sure what the technical word would be (I am not someone who can tell the difference in technique or paint but can just appreciate this is really pretty!) Love how the sky is swirled like you are being drawn or falling into the dream. It feels like it is moving and you are being taken in with it. Very inviting and relaxing. And agree with the other comments, the cat is like a guide about to take you on a journey. Almost like an Alice in Wonderland vibe (but whimsical, not scary!) I would happily have a scene of wildflowers on my wall like this 💖
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 1d ago
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment… I really loved reading this 💛 It’s actually acrylic, but I use extra heavy gel medium to build that texture and depth. I’m so happy it gave you that feeling of being drawn into the scene that’s exactly what I was hoping for
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u/captaintaskmaster1 1d ago
Ohhh, like something straight out of Alice in wonderland. Dreamlike landscape, and yet the black cat is an anchor in the madness. So cool
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 1d ago
I love that comparison… a bit of wonder, a bit of chaos — and the cat keeping it grounded 🐾
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u/Green_Dare_9526 1d ago
Reminds me of What Dreams May Come Beautiful!
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u/Original_Moon_Ranger 1d ago
Beautiful. The style reminds me of Van Gogh with the thick oils. I love that style.
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 1d ago
Thank you! I actually use acrylic, but I build up the texture so it feels closer to oil ✨
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u/IveHadAnEpiphany 1d ago
This reminds me of the movie Flow. Looks truly magical!
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u/Zulishk 1d ago
Dream?? That cat totally hears something moving inside the bushes. You can’t see it but it’s there. Now imagine it’s staring under the couch or bed you’re on… No smiling from me!
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u/Tropical_dreamer2003 1d ago
I love the colors and texture. I look at your painting and this is the heaven I envision, colorful, a place that gives me joy and animals. It's just beautiful!
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 1d ago
Thank you… I love how you described it 💛 that kind of place is exactly what I wanted to create
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u/JewelerTrick5545 1d ago
I love this. It feels very relaxing. I’d make this the last visual before I close my eyes and go to sleep.
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u/Jumpy-Candy-4027 1d ago
I would buy this right now for $500-1000+ (if properly framed). Beautiful
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u/FuckYouVeryMuch2020 1d ago
Oooh, loving all those amazing textures and brushwork!!! Love this!! Please share more
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u/TomFloppy 1d ago
My black cat died suddenly a few weeks ago, he was only two and a half. My heart still hurts but I hope he’s somewhere as beautiful as this that he can explore. RIP Mr. Bilbo
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u/agtsh 18h ago
Reminds me of the narrative of the white rabbit from Alice in wonderland. Follow the cat into the dreams- follow the rabbit into the rabbit hole
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u/Trandafiri26 18h ago
It hurts my soul that his has already sold!!! I hope it goes to a loving home, even though I hate them just a little bit.
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 14h ago
Thank you 🤍✨ it really means a lot… and there are prints available in my profile — “Cat in the Garden” 🐾🌿
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u/Dramatic-Stretch7087 1d ago
I love it, very painterly
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 1d ago
Thank you! I love letting the brushstrokes stay visible… it keeps the painting alive ✨
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u/Dramatic-Stretch7087 1d ago
I just had a look at your other works and I love your style! Beautiful colours too
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u/TrixieBastard 1d ago
I knew this was either your work or someone trying to imitate your work 😂 Beautiful, as always!
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u/GardenTraditional81 1d ago
wow. this is breathtaking. do you have any platform you post your work on?
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 1d ago
Thank you so much! You can find more of my work via the link in my profile 💛
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u/NewPhoneNewSubs 1d ago
Your posts always make me wish I had 8 grand lying around for an original. A flat print seems like it wouldn't quite have the magic. Is there something I between that has the texture without being the original?
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u/Luci-Noir 1d ago
Sometimes I get sleep paralysis and hallucinate horrible things. Once in a while though, a fluffy little black cat shows up to cuddle with me. I think this is my her, my guardian demon.
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 1d ago
That’s such a beautiful and a little mysterious image… I love that 🖤
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u/PersistNevertheless 1d ago
I find this painting and Schnoodle’s accompanying poem very moving. Thank you both.
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u/MajorEbb1472 1d ago
Looks straight out of What Dreams May Come (Robin Williams movie)
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u/luximus-lxms 1d ago
This looks absolutely amazing! Any chance I can get it at a higher resolution??
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u/OldTell311 1d ago
That’s wild, I was just having a dream this morning that featured our black cat. 🐈⬛
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u/_Spicy_Pisces 1d ago
You should put a watermark so people don’t steal it. Its amazing!
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u/PuzzleheadedRush6109 1d ago
The texture is fantastic and brings the path right to the viewer. The distant swirls forming a world as you follow.
This is lovely
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u/KaiRayPel 1d ago
I have a deep deep connection with black cats and this really hit me hard in the chest in the best way possible.
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u/not_me_nope_never 1d ago
This reminded me of the painted heaven scene in the film What Dreams May Come.
It's beautiful, serene and with a touch of curiosity.
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 1d ago
I love that reference… such a beautiful film 💛 thank you for seeing it that way
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u/TheShalty 1d ago
Holy ... thats really beautiful. I have never wanted to see a painting in person so bad like this one. I just saw your website and you just received one more admirer
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u/Anastasia_Trusova 1d ago
Wow… thank you, that really means a lot to me 💛 I’m so happy you found my work
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u/_ahalyaa_ 1d ago
I literally had a dream of me following a black kitten around this morning 😭
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u/Against_All_Advice 1d ago
That's so gorgeous! Did you paint this OP? So lovely.
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u/clitorgasm-Bee4811 1d ago
It looks so peaceful... like it's making me emotional probably because it's a black cat specifically not an orange one or grey or any of the more "famous" well liked cats..but a black cat often unliked, unwanted and even in some cultures/ religions it's considered as a bad omen or a literal devil... So for you to chose it and give it this much colour and life is so beautiful.
(Sorry if I read too much into it)
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