Elena Tuncer

Yacht stewardess turned artist, Elena Tuncer is a contemporary painter based on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
Born and raised in Kazakhstan, Elena's artistic journey has been shaped by a unique combination of formal art education, psychology studies, extensive travel, and a deep connection to the sea. Since relocating to Turkey in 2002, she has drawn continuous inspiration from the breathtaking landscapes, colors, and atmosphere of the Turkish southwest coast.
For more than five years, Elena worked as a yacht stewardess, cruising the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. This experience fostered a profound appreciation for nature, light, and the ever-changing moods of the sea—elements that remain central to her artistic practice today.
Her work is inspired by coastal landscapes, marine life, flowers, and the beauty of everyday moments. While many of her paintings depict seascapes and Mediterranean life, she also enjoys exploring a variety of subjects and artistic styles, ranging from realism and impressionism to abstraction.
Color, atmosphere, and emotion play a central role in her work. Through continuous experimentation with techniques, textures, and materials, Elena seeks to create paintings that evoke mood, tranquility, and a sen...

Born and raised in Kazakhstan, I studied Drawing at the Technical Faculty of Art in Russia, where I gained a strong foundation in academic drawing, composition, perspective, and visual observation. Later, I earned a degree in Psychology, an area of study that continues to influence my interest in emotion, perception, and human experience.
After relocating to Turkey in 2002, I spent more than five years working at sea as a yacht stewardess, traveling extensively throughout the Mediterranean and Aegean regions. This experience deepened my appreciation for nature, light, color, and atmosphere, which remain central themes in my artwork today.
Although drawing has been a lifelong passion, I began dedicating myself seriously to painting in 2018 after settling in the coastal town of Göcek on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Since then, I have pursued continuous independent study in painting, exploring realism, impressionism, abstraction, color theory, and contemporary painting techniques.
My artistic development is an ongoing process of learning, experimentation, and exploration. Through the study of diverse artistic approaches and materials, I continue to expand my practice while refining a personal visual language inspired by nature, ...

International ART FAIR “Bodrum Art Fair” Bodrum, Turkey from 27th of June till 3d of July, 2022

Biafarin.EXTINCTION: Save the Planet - 2022 Gallerium Art, Toronto, Canada, April till 22d of May 2022

IWS TURKEY 7th International Watercolor Festival & Golden Brush Contest, Izmir, Turkey, January 2022

NTF Project of Nikas Safronov ''The Pine Tree. Artist for Artist'', Moscow, Russia, January 2022

Local Exhibition BUQQVA Residence, Kas, Turkey, March 2021-October 2021

Contemporary Art Gallery Online, Maryland, USA, July 2021

Auction "RU.Bitspirit", Russia, May 2021

Biafarin: Diversia: Culture-2021 Online Exhibition, 1-31st of May 2021 Canada, Toronto

Be Still Media April 2021

Online Exhibition ''NEW WINTER'' of the school Jivopis Maslom, Saint Petersburg, December 2020 - January 2021