I’m excited to introduce my new painting, “Peaceful Waters,” from my Water Lilies series.

This painting was inspired by Claude Monet’s water lilies, which I had the chance to see at the Art Gallery of Ontario. I was deeply moved by the atmosphere in his work — the softness, the light, the reflections, and that incredible feeling of peace.

Later, during a trip to Northern Ontario, I stayed in a cottage right by a quiet lake filled with water lilies. Being surrounded by that beauty made my connection to this subject even stronger. The still water, the silence, the reflections, and the peaceful rhythm of nature stayed with me long after the trip.

I wanted to bring that feeling onto the canvas — a sense of calm, quiet beauty, and a moment where everything seems to slow down.

I hope this painting gives you a little of the same feeling.

What do you feel when you look at “Peaceful Waters”? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

For a long time, I worked from my home studio, surrounded by paintings, canvases, and all the beautiful chaos that comes with being an artist. But this September, I started a new chapter - I moved into my own art studio.

My new studio is located in the Westinghouse Building, a creative space shared by many other artists. I love being surrounded by people who are also creating, experimenting, and bringing their ideas to life.

Having a dedicated space for my art feels incredibly special. It gives me more room to paint, display my work, welcome visitors, and simply spend time creating.

I’m so excited to see what will be created here over the next few months, and I can’t wait to share this new chapter with you.

Welcome to my new art studio!

Last week, I had the pleasure of participating in the 44th Edition of Art in the Workspace at McMaster Innovation Park — a vibrant exhibition that brings together talented artists from across Hamilton.

I’m happy to share that two of my paintings from the Unbreakable series are currently on display as part of this exhibition. This series is deeply meaningful to me, reflecting strength, resilience, and the inner power we carry through life’s challenges.

The exhibition will continue for the next two months, giving you plenty of time to visit and experience the artwork in person. Alongside my pieces, you will discover works by more than 60 artists from the Hamilton community, each bringing their own unique voice and perspective.

If you’re nearby, I warmly invite you to stop by, explore the exhibition, and immerse yourself in this inspiring creative space.

I’m currently preparing for one of the most meaningful moments in my artistic journey — my personal exhibition in Toronto at the Shevchenko Museum.

This process is both exciting and emotional. Each painting I’m working on carries a part of my story — my memories, my feelings, and my path as an artist.

Sometimes I paint early in the morning, when everything is quiet, and sometimes late at night, when the house is asleep. These are the moments when ideas come alive on canvas.

This exhibition means more than just showing my work. It’s about sharing my journey — from starting over in a new country to finding my voice through art.

I can’t wait to see all these pieces together, telling one story.