My name is Valerie and I am a self taught artist.

♥ I was born in a small town near Kharkiv. Ukraine. She started drawing in 2012. Until 2014 she lived, studied and worked in Kharkiv. When russia began to gather its troops near our border, I got panic attacks. Doctors diagnosed me with epilepsy and advised me to move from the city to the countryside, closer to nature and away from people. So my husband and I ended up in the West of Ukraine in a small village in the mountains. We lived near the forest in a beautiful place. There I began to paint in oils and we got cats (which I had a terrible allergy from childhood). When russia attacked Ukraine 2022, we, like many people, hoped for a quick end to hostilities. At the end of August we arrived in Germany. Now we live in a social hostel. Our animals (6 cats and a small chihuahua) are now in the shelter. This is a huge stress for all of us. Every day we go to the animals across the city. All this time we are looking for an apartment to pick up our beloved pets. So far, the only thing that helps me cope with stress and prevent the return of the disease is time spent with animals and painting. Now I paint with acrylic paints, this is the best option at the moment, taking into account the place where I live.

♥ My paintings are in private collections in Ukraine, Greece, Germany, Canada, USA and geography is expanding.
♥ From the interview DPW you will find out more about me.

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Valerie