Lilia-Viktoria Zakharova

Art is my wings and my life—a sanctuary where I experience absolute freedom and profound joy.
​As a self-taught artist, I paint solely from the heart, guided by emotion, instinct, and a deep reverence for existence. My work is an enduring love letter to the natural world and every living soul within it.
​Through my art, I strive to reveal the breathtaking purity of nature alongside its quiet, haunting fragility. I believe that safeguarding this earth and treating animals with unconditional love and respect is not merely a choice, but a sacred duty we all share. Every canvas serves as a passionate call to action—to awaken our empathy, honor our kinship with nature, and fiercely protect the precious life we have been entrusted with.

Degree in Biology / Life Sciences
In-depth study of animal physiology, nature, and living ecosystems.
​Courses in Decorative Arts & Traditional Hand-Painting
Specialized training in traditional Russian miniature painting, wood crafting, and decorative techniques (Nesting Dolls / Matryoshka).

Traditional Arts & Folk Crafts Exhibition — Moscow, Russia
​Folk Arts and Crafts Fair — Saint Petersburg, Russia
​Exhibition of Traditional Miniature Painting & Folk Crafts — Russia (Showcasing hand-painted Nesting Dolls / Matryoshka and decorative art pieces)