Olha Riabokon

Hello! I'm Olga Riabokon. I paint in the genre of botanical art, curate several classes at an art school, and exhibit my works in exhibitions and galleries.

My journey as an artist began several years ago when I worked as a florist decorator. I needed to learn how to create sketches for future projects, so I enrolled in watercolor painting courses, and since then, I haven't stopped painting. Later, I met my teacher, who introduced me to the world of botanical art. Then came the first exhibitions, the first awards, and the first sold paintings.

I have a deep love for nature, observing it, and exploring it. Every time I walk in the park or simply down the street, I always notice something exceptionally beautiful. Contemplation is my inspiration. What shades are in this fallen leaf? What colors should I mix to recreate them? The textures, the delicate network of veins outlining the drying process, the vibrant life of vivid green gently transitioning into dignified aging. I love this beautiful world, love to see it and show it. Each of my works is a love that begins with a photo I take.

In a single flower, the entire world of beauty can be found! In the delicacy of its petals, in the curves of its forms, in the variety of colors and...

Botanical watercolour school “ Spirtus Art”

Botanical stories. Kiev, Ukraine 2021
Unbreakable flowers. Kiev, Ukraine 2023
Exhibition of botanical art. Kiev, Ukraine 2023
United by watercolors. Odessa, Ukraine 2024