Sakura (2025) Painting by María Ya

For me, painting is not merely a form of self-expression; it is my meditation, my spiritual practice that allows me to connect with myself and the surrounding world. My approach to art is intuitive. Preferring mixed media, I do not rely on sketches or preliminary drawings, nor do I use brushes.

My paintings are born directly on the canvas, beginning with the first bold stroke and culminating in the final touches applied solely with palette knives and spatulas. This technique allows me to impart volume and textured depth to my works.

In my creations, I strive to intertwine elements of Impressionism with emotive art, utilizing dynamic splashes of paint that form unique patterns on the canvas. Each element becomes a part of a greater whole, where form and color interweave, creating a distinct visual experience that allows emotions to unfold more deeply.

My goal is to evoke in the viewer a desire to slow down amidst the endless hustle of daily life, to pause for a moment, to hear themselves, and to feel the moment here and now—what is often overlooked, what is so lacking in the world of endlessly rushing big cities.

• Nationality: RUSSIA
• Date of birth : 1987
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Professional Artist Russian Contemporary Artists