Halyna Kochubei

I am a Ukrainian artist currently based in Finland. I create under the artist name Helena.

I work mainly with pastel and watercolor, focusing on floral still lifes, poetic landscapes, and atmospheric works inspired by memory, nature, home, and quiet emotional moments.

My art is built around soft light, delicate color, feminine visual language, and a sense of silence. I am especially drawn to flowers, old houses, Ukrainian motifs, and the feeling of beauty that holds both tenderness and strength.

In 2026, I was awarded 1st Place in Painting at the Golden Time Talent International Competition in London for my pastel work from the “Ukrainian Soul” series. That same year, my pastel painting “Hidden in Bloom” was selected for “Renditions 2026,” an international juried online exhibition organized by the Pastel Society of Colorado, USA.

My artistic education began in childhood at a local children’s art studio, where I studied drawing and painting.

Later, I continued with private watercolor and drawing lessons with Ukrainian artist Olga Voils. I have also developed my practice through online courses, workshops, independent study, and regular work with pastel, watercolor, composition, color, and visual storytelling.

2026 — Renditions 2026, International Juried Online Exhibition, Pastel Society of Colorado, USA — Selected artwork: “Hidden in Bloom” (November 2, 2026 – January 31, 2027).