Svitlana Barabash

For me, painting is a way to express thoughts and feelings that arise from everyday reality. The creative process is a meditative immersion, more akin to a memory than a technique of applying paint to canvas. Participating in exhibitions and online galleries is a way to find like-minded individuals and engage in meaningful conversations. I am grateful for any opinion from respected viewers.

The theme that inspires my art is the plasticity of the body, both of horses and humans. I strive to capture the pulse of life on canvas, making you want to touch the velvet skin of a woman or run your hand through the sun-warmed mane of a horse. When encountering the lifelike gaze of the characters I create, I hope you feel compelled to say, "Hello, I've been waiting for you!"

I work with oil, pastels, and pencil.

I do not have formal art education, but I have dedicated many years to self-development in the field. I regularly take lessons from professional artists and continuously strive to improve my skills and techniques through various workshops and personal practice.