About artist
I was born and grew up in Moscow, Russia.
As I remember I always was painting. It was
a simple flowers at the age of 3 or 4 and it was
portraits of famous actors much later. Drawing
was my hobby and my passion always. Years ago
I discovered the beauty of batik and painting
on fabrics, especially on silk and cotton
(although later I began to paint
on the leather ,denim fabric,
sheepskin leather, on knitted
fabrics, and on a very thin
transparent fabrics such
as chiffon and organza).
I have taken Master-
Classes in Russia and Spain
with world renowned artists,
and have learned from them
different skills and techniques
which have helped me to develop my art.
Since moving to United States, I have been working on my silk painting full time, and I am completely dedicated to this work.
I periodically participate in exhibitions and art shows in the United States and Russia as well as in international competitions.
Creating my work on a very complex but “warm” material as natural fabric (especially silk, which does not allow for mistakes), I want to pass-on this warmth to someone else. When one wears this thin silk shawl over one's shoulders, with its painted birds in the Garden of Eden, you feel more at peace and the emanation of an inner beauty. Your beloved is wearing a shirt with your portrait and feels this happiness too. You will admire “our” panels that are created for you, anew each day, looking through your eyes. Maybe our fantasies in the picture are in tune with each other and this will be a source of creative energy transmitted through this art for years to come. This is the ultimate goal of my work and my hope…
With best wishes,
Veronika
