Spontaneity in tranquility? Painting

Hello, my name is Lena. I am a self-taught artist from Ukraine, now based in Toronto. Painting is my meditation — a way to explore emotions, thoughts, and experiences. In the studio, I enter a state of flow: colors guide me, and I follow. It feels sudden, refreshing, and alive, like diving into cold water on a hot day. I work intuitively, combining traditional painting with mixed media. Recently, I have incorporated bead embroidery, adding texture, depth, and a tactile dimension. Each piece captures a moment of honesty or impulse, blending brushstrokes, color, and materials into a cohesive expression. My work is a visual diary of feeling, rhythm, and instinct, designed to evoke emotion and bring life into any space.