Marina Omelianenko

I was born in Ukraine and grew up in Odesa, a multicultural port city shaped by sunlight, sea salt, historical buildings, and a blend of cultures. My creative path started with photography and a wish to share the awe of a moment with others. Later, I discovered painting, which allowed me to rethink and reimagine what I saw, adding my own emotional touch to my art.

I mostly work with watercolor. I love how it can be vibrant and subtle at the same time; it has a mind of its own and always challenges my intentions.

I live in San Ramon with my family, juggling life as a software engineer, a mom of an elementary student, and an artist. I’m fascinated by the beauty of California nature, and I love hiking and sketching in those rare moments when I have spare time—from the foggy and fragrant ocean shore to the blooming, rolling hills of the East Bay.

I’m honored to be a member of the Tri-Valley artist community and grateful for the opportunities it gives me to share my art with people. I hope you enjoy exploring my work.

Independent Study & Mentorship in Fine Art & Watercolor

2026:
• Solo Exhibition – Firehouse Arts Center, Pleasanton, CA
• Solo Exhibition – Alcosta Senior & Community Center, San Ramon, CA
• Honorable Mention Award – West Portal Gallery Summer Open Juried Exhibition, San Francisco, CA
• Honorable Mention Award – CWA August Interlude, The Den & Gallery, Lafayette, CA
• Honorable Mention Award – LAA Spring Art Show, Bothwell Arts Center, Livermore, CA
• Reflection – Lamorinda Arts Alliance, The aRt Cottage, Concord, CA
• Yesterday Once More – Harrington Gallery / Firehouse Arts Center, Pleasanton, CA
• Presenting Splendid Surroundings – CWA Member Show, UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery, Livermore, CA

2025:
• Golden Award – For the Love of Art, Hayward Arts Council Juried Exhibition, CA
• 3rd Place Award – Happy Memories, John Muir Health Auxiliary Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA
• Featured Artist – Fragile Earth: A Call to Action, Bankhead Theater Gallery, Livermore, CA
• CWA 55th International Exhibition – Piedmont Center for the Arts, CA
• Awarded by City of Livermore – LAA Spring Art Show, Bothwell Arts Center, CA

2024:
• Natural To Abstract – City of San Ramon Juried Art Exhibition, CA
• Delicious World – SFWA Juried Exhibition, San Francisco Women Artists Gallery, CA