My name is Victoria Elina, I was born in Russia in a small town in the Caucasus. This is a special area surrounded by mountain ranges, plains and incredible mysterious forests. Every sunset and sunrise from the window was against the backdrop of the majestic highest mountain in Russia and Europe, Elbrus. I was born in the city of great poets, where Pushkin, Lermontov, Yesenin, Bulgakov, L. N. Tolstoy and many others lived. I was inspired by the same landscapes that inspired them in their youth.
Since childhood, I have been surrounded by different types of creativity. My grandfather, an artist, taught me to draw from early childhood, instilled in me a sense of beauty through lines in an album, I still remember these simple drawings and keep them in my memory with warmth and love. This is how my love for art was born.
At the age of 3, I was sent to dance, where I learned beautiful curves of the body, ballet later helped me in modeling and photography, in setting the perfect pose. At the age of 5, I began attending a music school and my creative perception grew and developed in different areas, later I began to write my own music. Before coming of age, I managed to graduate from art and music colleges, in addition to the linguistic gymnasium, I won many writing competitions, after all, in the homeland of writers, it is impossible to live without writing.
At the moment, I have chosen fine art, expressed in photography and paintings, as well as writing, as my main activity. Music continues to inspire me and lead me with the notes of my heart, but now as a hobby, helping me to immerse myself in my paintings more deeply and sensually.
my Paintings
Intuitive drawing...
I was trained in a classical academy of arts, where the approach to learning was standard, which I cannot say I was glad of. It was unadaptable, oft unfit for my vision, and the dialogue with the instructor was mostly thus: “I see the tree this way, I want to draw it so,”—to which I received the reply: “You must learn to copy it down as it is in life, not as you wish, for here we have classical training.” Long time I drew only for myself, remembering how the teachers in the academy scolded me. I thought that I had no talent whatsoever, but with age, ridding myself of complexes, imposed priorities, and visions in art, I came to understand that not he is a good artist who copies down well in photorealism, but he who can convey emotions by way of transferring them into an image. In such wise may any paintings be born—and abstractionism, and expressionism, and impressionism, and surrealism, and realism, if You see it so. Only we know what illustrations we see in our heads in a state of euphoria or sorrow, only we see our memories through the prism of perception, our emotions paint our inner world in various shades and forms. Each has his own picture of the world.
Master classes
About my classes
I hold masterclasses every Friday & Saturday at 4:00 PM.
They are suitable for all skill levels—beginners and professionals alike.
These sessions are designed to refresh your perspective: you’ll learn to transfer an image onto the canvas by clearly forming a picture in your mind, express your emotions through colors and shapes, and simply relax while enjoying both the process and the result.
At each masterclass, we will create one painting.
I provide everything you need to bring it to life: a 15×15 canvas, brushes, pencils, acrylic and watercolor paints, an easel, and chairs.
Come inspired, beautiful, and in good spirits, because you’ll leave with your very own finished painting—a piece infused with a part of your soul. It can adorn your home or become a heartfelt gift for loved ones.
They are suitable for all skill levels—beginners and professionals alike.
These sessions are designed to refresh your perspective: you’ll learn to transfer an image onto the canvas by clearly forming a picture in your mind, express your emotions through colors and shapes, and simply relax while enjoying both the process and the result.
At each masterclass, we will create one painting.
I provide everything you need to bring it to life: a 15×15 canvas, brushes, pencils, acrylic and watercolor paints, an easel, and chairs.
Come inspired, beautiful, and in good spirits, because you’ll leave with your very own finished painting—a piece infused with a part of your soul. It can adorn your home or become a heartfelt gift for loved ones.
Education/Master classes
We will paint intuitively, allowing everyone to express themselves through images from their subconscious. You’ll be able to create as your body and mind guide you. Each painting will be unique, reflecting your emotional state at the time of the masterclass.
The first 30 minutes are an introduction: I’ll explain the different styles in art, how they differ from one another, how colors work together, how to see an object in three dimensions, and how to properly project it onto the canvas. We’ll select colors individually for each participant based on their mood and vision, mix the paints on a palette, and start the painting. For the remaining 60 minutes, we’ll work on our paintings: I’ll provide individual guidance to each person, striving to help you make your artwork neat and fully aligned with your vision.
You can bring anything you might need if I don’t provide it. For example, you can bring your own larger canvas if you’d like to paint a bigger picture, or your own paints and brushes that you’re used to working with.
The masterclass lasts 90 minutes.
Book a lesson!
Group master classes are held twice a week, for children and adults. Follow the link and choose an age group, day and book a place!
