Eugeniya
Kostikova

I am an architect by education and have been in love with watercolor since my studies. However, I discovered all the diversity of the world of watercolor when it became possible to buy professional materials and learn from famous artists.

In my work, I experiment with different watercolor techniques, allowing the paint to play freely on the sheet and make adjustments to my idea.

The main source of my inspiration is nature. To get closer to the beauty of the surrounding world, to capture conditions, to convey on paper the wind, the summer midday heat or the frost of a winter morning, to give the viewer my emotions from communicating with nature - this is how I see the main task for myself as an artist.

Since 2018, I have been actively teaching, painting with children in my studio, conducting a face-to-face watercolor course for adults, conducting plein airs and master classes. At the moment I am a member of the International Watercolor Society, a member of the Union of Professional Artists of Russia, as well as a participant and winner of international watercolor exhibitions and festivals. My works are in private collections in Russia and abroad.