"Mermaid" Painting

Hi there! My name is Svetlana Karimova. I'm an artist from Navoi town, Uzbekistan. I was born February 20, 1981 year. I have graduated Pedagogical University the faculty of English Literature and Language in 2006; ESAD Escola Superior Artes e Design the faculty of "Fashion Design" Porto, Portugal 2009, "Bases of Academic Art" Palace of culture Farhad, art studio Navoi, Uzbekistan 2014, "Human Figure drawing and painting'' Daniel Africano's art studio Porto, Portugal 2015-2022, and multiple online courses in art subject from "LECTOROOM" Saint-Petersburg, Russia; "Modniy Gradus" Moscow, Russia 2021-2023. I have travelled the world for 14 years. I have visited countries: Russia, France, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Netherlands, Portugal, Madeira, Azores, Morocco, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Qatar, Israel, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Puerto Ricco... almost the whole world :))) I have touched the colours, taste, visions, sounds, life styles of these countries. It was so amazing gift from life to have such unforgettable experiences! But my the greatest love is my motherland Uzbekistan. The heart of the Great historical civilisation of the Silk Road and Mystical Oriental Tales. My big inspiration and influence on my art is a traditional IKAT fabric, vibrant colours, textures, mix of cotton, silk and the most famous of all "tales of the East" ...