Elena Aristarkhova
When did you start painting?
Elena: ” I started painting when I went to art school for children at age 9.”
What inspires you to paint?
Elena: “The world around me (variety of colors, light and shadow…)
Describe your artwork in 5 – 10 words.
Elena: ” Colorful moments of everyday life”.
What materials, techniques and tools have you used to create your artwork?
Elena: “I prefer to paint with watercolor but also use acrylic paints.”
What subjects do you like to paint and why?
Elena: “I like to paint everything that shows the beauty of this world.”
Did you go to an art college or are you self taught?
Elena: ” I finished art school for children and also get design diploma at the University.”
Do you have a career in art or is it a hobby?
Elena: “I give art lessons for adults but also paint for myself.”
If you had a choice of just four colours, what would they be?
Elena: “Primary 3 colors and emerald.”
Can you give us a fun fact about yourself?
Elena: “I make pictures all the time and my family stil not get use to it.”
Exhibitions and publications
Elena: “Yes, I’ve got 3 exhibitions in my home town where I’ve shown my latest work.”
What is your specialism
Elena: “Watercolor.”
Which artist inspirers you?
Elena: “Ali Cavanaugt, Rance Jones, David Poxon, Alvaro Castagnet.”
