This oil painting by Katya Alexeeva is just the pop of color my office needed! I attended Katya's solo show, "The Magic of Water," this summer at Viridian Moon Art Gallery, where I was met with enthusiastic artists. I enjoyed talking to them about their work and touring the spacious galleries featuring different mediums. I highly recommend stopping by to view the work of great local artists and even taking home a piece!

Our house in spring!

This little beauty reminds me of all the times we spent in Florida!

Laura's work is immediately drawing everyone's attention! What a delicate and beautiful piece!

“Happy clementines “ by Irina Shishova indeed make a viewer happy! Brilliant colors, interesting technique, and the whole composition make it a remarkable work.

Charming city scape 3D artwork by Olga Klyachko. The attention to details is amazing.

It is difficult to take eyes of the Katya Alekseeva landscape. It is a mood creating painting.

Breathtaking colors in the still-life by Irina Shishova!

A few weeks ago I purchased Irina's beautiful nocturnal study of our home called "Cozy Cabin". I was drawn to the piece because of the personal connection of course, but also the warm interpretation Irina created. Her work is exquisite. I also enjoyed taking a tour of the gallery and could have easily purchased a dozen more pieces from many of the fine artists represented at Viridian Moon. I highly recommend stopping by and browsing this lovely, inviting space.

"Recently, I had a chance to buy from Bloomington gallery Veridian Moon a watercolor ' Lobster Boat, Maine' by a local artist Jacki Frey. The quality of art, beautiful colors, the atmosphere of a small fishing cove attracted me in the first place. But also it reminded me of many places I saw while sailing on a boat in Chesapeake Bay where my husband and I spent many summer vacations. Lobster Boat brings us happy memories. We admire the artistic value of the painting, the way the artist was able to convey the charm of this little corner on the waterfront with quickly moving clouds, brightly lit house, circling gulls over the water, and a lone figure of a fisherman in his boat. We are happy to have this watercolor in our home!"

"I absolutely love my paintings by Henry Leck and Marina Kalinovsky. They are definitely my favorite part of my (otherwise messy!) composer's studio. I like to look up from my work and lose myself in these paintings. It's such a privilege to own them!"

"This painting has amazing balance. She captured the early evening light. The character of the painting changes with the available light in the room. Sunlight makes the stars twinkle even more. It brings me joy, and reminds me of a trip to Paris, France in the 70s."

"OBSESSED with our new painting. From the first time I spotted it in the gallery, I just kept coming back to look at it. There is so much detail and interest, that it's easy to get lost taking it in. Viridian Moon had a lot of great local artwork that made it difficult to pick just one or two items! We'll definitely be back."

"Moscow native Irina Shishova works in many styles, using many mediums. I especially like her poured acrylics, which exhibit a marbling effect. She is currently showing a series of tree images created with this approach at her Viridian Moon Gallery. After much deliberation, I chose her "Gingko Tree," 2019, for our front room. Its complementary color scheme is undergirded by a strong value structure. The blowing leaves convey a feeling of whimsy."

"I loved Irina's artistic interpretation of a spring picture I took of my youngest daughter and her beloved cat. This painting perfectly fits into our family room decor and reminds us of new beginnings. Purchase process was delightful and I was glad to see so many works of local artists on display at Viridian Moon Art Gallery when Irina gave me a tour. Nice spot to be in Bloomington IN."

"This lovely painting has brightened each day since I brought it home. Katya Alexeeva's ability to transport the viewer into her work is truly splendid. The details bring this painting to life--I can hear the familiar sounds of Lake Michigan when I look at it. Looking forward to seeing more beautiful works at Viridian Moon in the future!"

"When I saw this painting, it stopped me in my tracks! The texture, balance, shading, and color are fantastic in person. Katya Alexeeva captured the landscape in a way that makes me feel like I'm walking into the painting. Not only did I purchase a beautiful painting, I received top notch customer service, too. Delighted!"

"Spacious premises of the gallery house art work by several local artists. There were quite a number of items (both paintings and pottery) that appealed to my taste for their quality and originality of style and execution , and I thought to myself that at a later date I might come back and select more art work from the display offered by Viridian Moon. But for my first acquaintance with the place, I chose two paintings that I knew I had the space for and that would go well with the existing art interior of my house."

"We treasure Katya’s depiction of our dog Boomer. I especially love the way his eyes shine and how the sunlight filters through the window. The contrast between the softness of the blanket, the splintery wood bench, and the dog’s hair is very well done too. We could not be more pleased!"

"We were given a tour of the gallery by one of the resident artists. It was great fun. Made a beautiful purchase. I would highly recommend this gallery whether you’re looking for a new piece or just want to view the works of local artists."