Art & Style magazine has featured a page about my exhibition, Echoes of the Bush.
I can’t express how grateful I am to everyone who has supported my journey.
Thank you, Wayne. Thank you, Northern Beaches Gallery. Thank you to the Art & Style magazine team. Thank you, Danielle and Doug.
The magazine is filled with incredible artists and inspiring stories, so it’s a true honour to be included among them.
Thank you all for believing in my art.
In August I am exhibiting my work in four group exhibitions across Sydney and one in Brisbane! If you're need to recharge your creative batteries this month, I'd love for you to visit one (or more!) of these exhibitions. Admissions are free. Throughout the month, you’ll be able to see my paintings in: Freedom and Sustainability 3–20 August 2026 The Gallery Ramp Space St Ives Village 166 Mona Vale Road, St Ives NSW 2075 The Winter Edit
My journey with oil painting began in year 7, when I was studying at the State Secondary Art School in Kyiv, Ukraine — a highly selective school that required passing three entrance exams in painting, drawing, and composition. It was there that we transitioned from watercolours and gouache to the timeless medium of oils. I’ve always loved this classical medium. Oils have a long and rich tradition in fine art, and I’ve admired their depth, luminosity, and the way colours blend so seamlessly on the canvas. Working with oils teaches patience and reflection — they dry slowly, giving time to build layers with care and intention. I feel incredibly fortunate to have received proper academic training in the classical use of oils, alongside in-depth knowledge of anatomy, linear perspective, perception principles, and art history. That foundation continues to shape how I see and create today, allowing me to appreciate not only the technique but also the discipline and history behind every brushstroke.
