Irina Lee

I am an artist and a magician by inner nature. An independent self-taught artist working with acrylic on canvas , soft pastels on paper and create doodle art
I've walked a long way — from engineering drawings to canvases filled with inner light.

Originally from Sakhalin, I used to teach Japanese, work as an engineer on oil projects, and build my own business. My life changed the moment I picked up markers and paper — just two days before surgery. I started to draw without any purpose or judgment, simply following the impulse of my soul.

That moment opened the door to art — first as a way to deal with anxiety, then as a language of expression and a source of energy. Acrylics, colors, and light became part of my spiritual journey.

My painting is not about technique. It is about speaking with the world and myself beyond words - through gesture, brushstroke, and light.

I am a self-taught artist, developing my skills through personal practice and experimentation. I also took private lessons to refine my techniques in acrylic, pastels, and drawing, which helped me expand my creative expression. My experience studying Japanese aesthetics further informs space and composition.

I have participated in exhibitions in Russia, including August 2025 supported by the European Union of Artists exhibition. The New Artist Exhibition in London, Boomer Gallery. Nov 2025, 8 edition.
In Dec 2025, one of my paintings was selected for an exhibition in Italy