Landscapes Gallery
I have always been drawn to painting natural landscapes; to me, they represent the full spectrum of emotions I navigate in my daily life. When I paint, I am rooted firmly in the present, finding a sense of harmony and peace within every brushstroke.
My subjects are retreats found in nature—vast fields, deep forests, and shifting skies where trees, water, and clouds interact. Through my work, I aim to share the serenity I find in these solitary places, capturing a specific moment of tranquility that I hope becomes part of the viewer’s own experience.
A unique signature of my work is the inclusion of a bench. This element adds a touch of mystery and curiosity to my realistic landscapes, serving as a way to romanticize my emotional state during the creative process. These “bench stories” have become my most personal and distinctive collection.
Using photographs as my inspiration allows me to tap into my intuitive side. These images serve as my initial palette, but it is my intuition that ultimately shapes the forms, lighting, and movement, bringing the final vision to life.
What keeps my heart awake is colorful silence
Stillness
- 10" x 20"
- Oil
“Nothing but stillness can remain when hearts are full” – William Butler Yeats
Forest enchantment
- 14" x 18"
- Oil
In the depth of the forest, listening to the sound of autumnal melancholy, my soul is stirred and my dreams flow!
My autumn landscape
- 16" x 20"
- Oil
Autumn is my favourite season for its warm colours and soft melancholy in the air. Painting was offered as in-kind donation.
Rain in my dream
- 12" x 12"
- Oil
And the rain comes washing clean, the summer of my dreams. SOLD
Contemplation
- 12" x 12"
- Oil
A passing storm then a distant and clear horizon incite me to the contemplation of bygone days, and at the same time of a radiant future soon to come by. – SOLD
Field of dreams
- 8" x 30"
- Oil
“I dream of my painting and I paint my dream” – Vincent van Gogh
Foggy day
- 12" x 18"
- Oil
“Fog is not mysterious, fog is the mystery itself! ” – Mehmet Murat Ilda. Selected by the Sonia Balazovjech Dance Company for the performance ‘Brush to Body’ held at the Lakeshore Artists Association exhibition September 7-8 2024.
First snow
- 16" 16"
- Oil
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give its sweetness” – John Steinbeck – SOLD