1. What inspires your art practice and keeps you motivated?  My inspiration comes from community and connection. My relationships are the most important thing in both my life and art. Human intimacy and vulnerability fascinate me, and I often paint to reveal life's hidden truths. In every exhibition I do, I strive to create community because art is a beautiful way to remind us that we are not alone.

2. How does your mission as an artist influence the work you create? My mission as an artist is to shine a light on our connection to our ancestors and the feminine strength within us. I use my art as a channel to see deeper within myself which in turn invites the viewer to do the same. I do so with emotive color, female figures, ephemeral flowers, and historical patterns. I want my art to create a soft dreamy world where our souls can find peace.

3. Can you share a key part of your creative process that helps you stay focused?  Creating vibes in my painting space is the most important part! I love lighting candles, having soft textures around me and pouring my favorite drink. It has become a ritual in a sense to create from a clean, bright place where I feel safe.

4. What mindset tip do you rely on to overcome challenges in your art career?  I have an innate drive that keeps me moving forward in my career but taking time to stop and realign with my spirit and what I truly want is so necessary. It helps me stay on my own path and not be seduced by ego or social media. I do this monthly or quarterly by journaling, meditating, and physically writing out my goals and dreams. I take frequent breaks to avoid burnout and make sure my decisions and offers are soul based. I do love finding mantras I connect with and listening to podcasts on my walks to keep my mindset positive and hopeful. I love a wholistic approach to life and creativity.

5. How do you hope your art impacts the world or your community? I want my art to offer the world a place to land, to rest, to contemplate. I want to take the viewer out of the busy worries in their head and place them back in their body, so they can truly feel something in the present moment. Art helps us feel connected to humanity and a little less alone in this big world.

Questions by Ekaterina Popova

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