About the artist

Welcome to my art space! I am Irina, a decorative painter specializing in vibrant bird and abstract art, combined with gold leaf to create calm and unique pieces.

Art Journey

As a child, my father taught me to draw using the grid method, and I spent hours sketching Disney characters like Aladdin and the Little Mermaid. But as is often the case, life eventually took over, and I had to focus on other things to navigate the realities of everyday life.

Art Style and Intention

My work primarily focuses on nature motifs and abstract color compositions, often finished with gold leaf. Much of my inspiration stems from personal travels and experiences, particularly my time in Brunei. The unique vegetation, the vibrant life of the jungle, and the mangrove forests greatly influence the motifs in my art. Additionally, the ever-present sun and the azure sky are reflected in the warm blue tones that characterize many of my pieces.

In my artistic process, I take great pleasure in working on intricate details and highlighting my subjects with rich, vibrant colors. I then enhance these with gold accents or envelop them in a gilded background. To create a sense of depth, I use varying shades of the shimmering metal. Gold leaf is an essential element in my work, used both to represent foreground objects and to add accentuation.

For me, the golden elements symbolize sunshine and joy, while the blue and serene tones convey a sense of peace and tranquility. Combining these elements makes the creative process calming and meditative, and this is the feeling I strive to evoke in those who view my work.

My intention as an artist is to inspire a sense of lightness and harmony in the viewer, prompting moments of inner reflection. At the same time, I want my paintings to energize and enhance spaces with beauty and inspiration.

I truly believe that art is a powerful means of expression, capable of uplifting our mood and enhancing well-being. My hope is that my artwork contributes to a positive state of mind and creates a warm, pleasant atmosphere.

While pursuing my professional career as a linguist, teacher, and eventually project manager, my creative side was always a companion on my life journey. During my school years, I decorated all of my family's photo albums (remember the days when we actually printed photos?), designed and decorated my own and my friends' apartments, acted as a personal shopper for my mom, and even in a recent technical project, as a Change Manager, I developed interactive concepts for employees, creating visually appealing information sites and other creative communication tools.

Since the end of 2020, during my four-year stay in Brunei Darussalam on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia with my husband, I was introduced to painting lessons by a friend. Over time, my passion for painting grew stronger. I had the time to paint freely and enjoyed taking lessons with my friends. I learned various techniques in acrylic and oil painting and started developing my own style, which involved incorporating gold metal leaf into my artworks. This medium captivated me and has since become an integral part of my work.

Gratitude

One of the most rewarding aspects of my art is the connection it creates with my audience. The most gratifying moment for me as an artist is receiving feedback from collectors about the emotions my artwork stirs in them. Many of my concepts and creations arise intuitively, and hearing about the feelings they evoke makes me realize the invisible connection we share on an emotional level.

Welcome!

I invite you to explore my gallery and experience the vivid colors and fine details of my paintings. For inquiries or commissions, feel free to reach out via email or phone. To stay connected and follow my artistic journey, join me on Instagram or Facebook, or subscribe to my newsletter. Thank you for visiting—I hope my art brings you as much joy and inspiration as it brings to me.