The Forest Soul Print

This artwork named «The Forest Soul», also known in Ukrainian mythology as Mavka. The artwork is one from the watercolor series «Forest Nymphs». In this painting I wanted to express the beauty of nature and the mythical image of Mavka, the voice of the forest. The painting depicts a female portrait, with flowers on her head. Delicate pink color hints at the innocence and tenderness of this image. Flowers scattered over Mavka's face, as well as her magnetic gaze, remind of her magical power and mythical origin. The graceful blurred technique of watercolor emphasizes the expressiveness of movements, the depth and volume of the picture. Watercolor painting has been a kind of therapy for me. At first, I was not ready to put this series up for sale, but now it seems to me that the time has come for these works and for me to move and develop further. "For the first time since the beginning of the war, I started working on a series of watercolor souls. Recently, had desire to return to the technique of watercolor, which I hadn’t worked for the past few years. I’m interested in working deep inside through art, what we Ukrainians are going through, and how it brought me to the point where I am now. Through art I can convey a message, promote a concept, raise issues and develop a culture. I want to introduce people to Ukrainian culture and share my thoughts, feelings and views on different topics. Art is like a dialogue between the artist and the viewer. And this series of 'watercolor souls' is my current feeling."