Elena Mokrousova

Art has been with me for as long as I can remember — I began drawing at the age of six, and it quickly became my way of seeing and feeling the world. I spent six years in art school, learning not only technique but also how to notice quiet beauty in simple moments.

For many years I painted only when inspiration called, but recently art has returned to my life with a new depth and meaning. Now I share this love with children, teaching them to paint with gouache and to trust their creativity.

In my own work I turn to watercolor and sometimes acrylic, drawn to their softness, spontaneity, and emotional honesty. My paintings are inspired by peaceful landscapes, gentle light, and the quiet, fragile moods that nature brings — the moments that make you pause and breathe a little deeper.