Elena Zamkovaia

Hello everyone! Thank you for visiting my art page!
A little about myself...
My name is Elena. I was born in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, a place famous for its amazing mountains. Since 2016, I have lived with my family in Florida, USA. Although Kyrgyzstan is far from Florida and their climates are completely different, they share a wonderful connection: both are deeply associated with sunshine!
In Bishkek, after graduating from high school, I took pottery classes. I chose them because I wanted to realize my creative potential. There, I studied various clay-working techniques, including how to select and prepare the right clay, how to securely join pieces together, and much more. I also learned to work on a pottery wheel. By combining the knowledge I gained with my love of drawing, I truly enjoyed the process of handcrafting unique pieces of ceramic art from my imagination!
For many years, I had my own ceramics workshop, where I crafted, hand-painted, and sold souvenirs such as vases, animal figurines, pen holders and much more!
Currently, I have shifted my focus to painting with acrylics on canvas. I like that acrylic paints dry quickly and do not fade over time. Even after many years, the paintings retain the same rich and vibrant co...