Girl in pink (2022) Drawing by Inna Medvedeva

Inna Medvedeva is a contemporary artist from Kyrgyzstan. In her earlier artistic endeavors, Inna was drawn to the simplicity and elegance of monochrome graphite pencil drawings. However, her artistic path took a significant turn when she stumbled upon a book titled "How to Draw in Pastel." This chance encounter led her to acquire an inexpensive set of pastels, igniting a passionate love affair with the medium and a newfound fascination with vibrant colors.

Inna's artistic journey has since become intimately intertwined with pastels, which have become her preferred medium. She cherishes the tenderness and velvety texture that pastels offer, particularly when applied to portraits. To preserve the delicate quality of her pastel works, she chooses not to use fixatives, allowing her pieces to retain an airy, fragile quality that remains protected under glass within frames. While pastels hold a special place in her artistic heart, Inna also occasionally incorporates oil into her creations, albeit less frequently.

Inspirations for Inna's art are drawn from the world that surrounds her and the works of other artists. Her creative spirit remains in a constant state of exploration as she continues her search for her preferred genre and style, a journey that keeps her art vibrant and ever-evolving.

• Nationality: KYRGYZSTAN
• Date of birth : 1978
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• Groups: Contemporary Kyrgyz Artists