About the artist

I paint works that draw inspiration from nature and human experiences, combining symbolism and archetypes. My works can be bold and full of contrasts or dreamy and gentle – but they always invite us to stop, feel and find meaning. Through my art, I want to bring beauty, emotion and insights that act as bridge builders to our innermost selves.

How did I become a professional artist?

As a child, I loved drawing and creating, but I never even considered that art could be a career for me. I chose a more practical route and ended up in the healthcare field. The work was rewarding, but something was missing. I longed for something more, although I couldn't quite articulate it yet.

It all started to take shape when I met another female artist and we became friends. I saw how her art touched people, and I realized – you can make art your job and build a meaningful career out of it. In 2012, I bought my first paintings. Four years later, I took the biggest risk – I left my serious job and started my own business. It was a leap into the unknown, but also the first step towards freedom and a life of my own.

Starting from scratch was scary. As an introvert, sharing my art publicly felt (and still does sometimes) uncomfortable, but I kept going – thanks to the support of my clients and community.

Creative work is a lifeline for me - I would do it anyway. It's a way of exploring myself and the world around me. Above all, it has become a voice and a means of influencing the things I consider important.

Since then, my art has found homes, become a part of people's everyday lives and meaningful moments. I am grateful to everyone who has seen a piece of themselves in my works and has purchased my art.

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There is no need to justify acquiring art. It can be interior design and aesthetics – also meaningful and opinion-making.

The role of art in homes has varied across eras and social classes. It has symbolized wealth and culture, but also conveyed values ​​and worldviews.

Today, art is easily accessible and part of the everyday lives of ordinary people. Art is no longer just the privilege of the wealthy, but has become accessible to everyone. It enriches everyday life and brings beauty and emotion to our surroundings.

Everyone has the opportunity to enjoy art in their own home.

I pay attention to environmental friendliness. It is a value that I always do my best to uphold.

Nature is my greatest source of inspiration in making art. I never cease to marvel at nature – I love its form and beautiful, changing colors. My respect and appreciation for nature is reflected in my work, for example, by printing prints and other printed products as needed. This way I avoid producing unnecessary goods. Recycling and sorting waste is an important routine in my everyday life. I do not pour acrylic paint rinse water down the drain, because I do not want to burden the waterways with microplastics. Even small everyday choices matter.

I promise to act with respect for nature and its uniqueness.

Art creates connection on many different levels. It is an interaction where each viewer finds their own story.

Art wouldn't be so impactful if it didn't somehow speak to deeper parts of ourselves.

I love symbolism and archetypes because they connect individual experiences to a larger whole. Art allows us to experience deeply moving moments – to be moved, to remember, to find meaning and to feel connected. It can be a resource and a mirror that awakens insights, helps us see our own story in a new light. At its best, art breaks boundaries and questions established perceptions.

The goal of my art is to create a sense of togetherness – with nature, with ourselves, and with each other. The power of art lies in its ability to evoke thoughts and emotions, whether abstract or figurative, colorful or black and white.

Art is a form of communication - an interaction between the art and its viewer.