Elena Lukina

"Art for me is not only a way of expression, but also a source of joy and love!"

Elena Lukina is a prizewinning artist from Latvia whose paintings have been exhibited in solo and group shows internationally. Inspired by the beauty of nature, Lukina creates impressionist style landscapes, botanical works, animal portraits, and more in oil on canvas. Her work is characterized by great technical skill and conjure up a warmth and nostalgia through soft color palettes and smooth textures.

"The works show exceptional use of vibrant colors, which immediately catches the eye. The blue and green tones are particularly striking, creating a calming and immersive ambiance.
The texture visible in the brushstrokes gives a feeling of movement, particularly in the depictions of the sea and flowers. This adds a tactile dimension to the paintings, enriching the visual experience.
The composition of the works is well thought out, with a good balance between the main elements and the background. Each painting naturally guides the viewer's gaze through the scene, demonstrating a mastery of layout.
The artist has technique.
The works show an undeniable talent for capturing the beauty of nature with a rich color palette and dynamic texture. Each painti...

• 2014 “My World”, Prague, Czech Republic.
• 2015 „ArtExpoSpb”, St. Petersburg, Russia.
• 2016 ITALIART exhibition “MY ITALY” “Clean ponds”, Moscow.
• 2016 „Russian Art Week” winner, spring 2016, 2nd place in nomination “conceptual painting”, Moscow, Russia
• 2016” Rotterdam Art Fair” winner, 2nd place (Arts Council Latvia), St. Lawrence Church, Rotterdam, Netherlands
• 2016 International Festival-competition „Ethno Art Fest”, London.
• 2017 Russian Art Week winner, spring 2017, 2nd place in International competition of avant-garde art in the nomination “Expressionism”, Moscow, Russia
• 2017 ITALIART Exhibition “VOX ANIMAE – art the voice of soul”, Milan, Italy.
• 2017 Art Week in Franc, “Visiting Pierre Cardin”, Lacoste, France.
• 2017 ITALIART winner – 3rd place “My Italy”, Central House of Artist in Moscow on the Kuznetsk bridge
• 2017 winner- 3rd place in International Exhibition of Animalistic Arts "ZOO ARTS / Portrait Animals", The White Hall of the Vernadsky State Geological Museum of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia.
• 2017 Art Shopping Paris Carrousel du Louvre, Exhibition in Musée du Louvre, The Louvre Museum, Paris, France.
• 2017 Winner- 3rd place “Art Week in Italy”, competition “ART-GEOGRAPHY OF ITALY”,...