1. From Outsider to Artist
I was the little girl who carried sketchbooks instead of friendships. At school in Russia I was bullied for being quiet, dreamy, “different.” Every lunch break I fled to the art room, where pigments, charcoal, and a single patient teacher became my refuge. Those afternoons changed everything: for five intense years I joined the adult evening program at our local fine art school, mastering classical drawing, water color, sculpting in clay, even folk‑art ornament. Suddenly the shy kid topping no lists was winning studio awards. Art gave me my first taste of self‑respect and a lifelong hunger for honest beauty.
2. Solid Foundations Hidden in Plain Sight
My parents loved me fiercely, but not enough to risk an “impractical” career. So instead of the fine‑arts university I dreamed of, I earned degrees in Marketing, Graphic Design, and later Interior Design. I learned how color affects emotion, how space tells a story, how to craft a visual message that lands. I devoted my days to pixel-perfect layouts and brand guidelines, yet I craved a level of freedom no client brief could offer. The skills I shelved never left; they now anchor the expressive abstractions you see.
3. A Detour Lettered in Ink
The rebellion surfaced in curves of ink. Hungry for something tactile, I plunged into calligraphy and type design, drawing every letter by hand before digitizing entire fonts. The discipline was addictive: grids, baselines, the meditative scratch of a nib. My Instagram community blossomed to 80,000+ women who loved watching words turn to art. Two instructional books, international workshops, and a keynote in New York. I was, by all accounts, a “lettering star.” Yet the stricter the grid, the louder a small voice whispered:You were born to color outside of it.
Lisbon Light, Abstract Voice
I moved to Portugal in 2015 for a Master’s in Design Communication; when COVID hushed Lisbon, I swapped steel nibs for palette knives. Calligraphy taught my hand to breathe—abstract painting asks my whole body to exhale. I paint feelings, not objects: layered color and texture with classical bones you may not see but can feel in a fearless swipe of magenta. Collectors say my work “makes the room exhale” and “brings everyday courage.” That’s the alchemy I’m after.
Commission
Welcome to my Studio, where I offer my services as an abstract and floral painter. I am a female artist based in Lisbon, Portugal, and my paintings are popular in the US and UK markets. I am passionate about creating unique and beautiful artwork that brings joy to my clients.
One of my specialties is taking commissions. I offer a service where clients can commission me to create something new or use an existing piece they like as inspiration. I love working on commissions, and I am very flexible about providing references. This means I can expand my working style and challenge myself to try something new.
When you commission me, we will work closely together to create the perfect piece of art that you need. The process begins with a 50% deposit upfront. Once I receive this, I will start working on the piece. The remaining 50% will be due once the work is complete.
After I finish the artwork, I will send you a final image of the piece for your approval. If you are happy with the artwork, I will then ship it directly to you. Please note that you can cancel your request up until you accept my proposal. However, once I start working on the piece, you cannot cancel or return the commissioned art.
I take great pride in my work and am committed to providing you with the highest quality art. If you have any questions about my commission process or would like to discuss a project, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I look forward to creating something beautiful for you!
