Red Spirit, 10" x 12"

Oil on Canvas Panel, 10 x 12 x 1 inches. Framed in Black.

Step into a luminous, dreamlike forest where myth and color intertwine. In this breathtaking painting, Anastasia draws inspiration from ancient mythology, channeling the powerful symbolism of the “Red Spirit.” At the heart of the vibrant woodland scene, trees with fiery red leaves seem to glow from within — a striking visual representation of the invisible Red Thread of Fate, a legend rooted in East Asian folklore.

According to this timeless belief, an unseen red thread connects those who are destined to meet — soulmates, kindred spirits, or those whose lives are meant to intertwine — regardless of time, distance, or circumstance. Anastasia captures this mystical force with extraordinary emotion and artistry, using bold, radiant colors and thick, textured brushstrokes that give the painting a palpable energy. The result is a mesmerizing celebration of destiny, love, and connection — a piece that speaks not only to the eyes but also to the soul. 

Award-winning Seattle-based oil painter Anastasia Fedorova creates unique multilayer oil paintings using the traditional Renaissance Italian technique impasto. Her oil paintings have many layers of different oil paintings. Sometimes there could be up to six layers which she paints one on top of another. Her unique technique allows her to achieve incredible depth in her oil paintings and makes her works full of vivid and sumptuous colours.