A dynamic meeting between two powerful creatures. The symbolism of the raven is widely varied among human cultures. It midnight feathers caused some to believe it symbolizes darkness and bad fortunes. However, in many other cultures ravens are represent prophecy and insight. Ravens are remarkably intelligent, resourceful, and underestimated. My painting portrays one it a positive light, greeting a magnificent horse, and holding his ground.
This is one of my first official art pieces. I was in middle school and I was chosen to work with a four other talented artists in my class l to paint a mural for the school. Our theme was the environment so we decided to focus on the ocean.
A tranquil night in the middle of the ocean, floating through the universe and earths brilliant ocean.
Black watercolor and ink
Inspired by my backpacking trip in Alaska. I spent two weeks seeing the affects of climate change on the glaciers, observing wild life, and forming bonds with other passionate teens.
The third eye is a powerful symbol in spirituality, representing deeper perception of the world around us. This piece portrays the third eye trapped and encaged in alert and stressed brain waves. In order to connect with your third eye, you must transform your mental state, obtain relaxed theta brain waves, and find balance in your life.
technique- ink printing
medium- pastel, conté, metallic paint
In buddhist culture, the three poisons cause suffering in life and prevent people from obtaining liberation. The three poisons are symbolically drawn at the center of Buddhist artwork, with a bird, snake and pig, representing greed, ill will and delusion respectively.
Medium- wood panel, color pencil
A drawing of my mom in Ukraine in her traditional costume
