Inesa Škeliova is an artist whose lifelong aspiration was to attend art school. Although she began her studies focused on pedagogy at a music school, her enthusiasm for visual arts endured. Over time, she immersed herself in a variety of creative pursuits, including felting, spinning, and painting on stones, eventually discovering her passion for painting on canvas. Through her artworks, Škeliova endeavors to evoke positive emotions, warmth, and an inspiring zest for life.
Plants and animals—especially horses and birds—are the central motifs in Inesa Škeliova’s paintings. These recurring subjects express her profound affinity with nature and her admiration for the beauty inherent in the natural world. By choosing these motifs, she imbues her works with tranquility and vitality.
Škeliova’s artistic method is marked by both inspiration and spontaneity. She works at a brisk pace to capture her ideas before the initial feeling dissipates, producing works that are expressive and full of movement. This technique allows each painting to radiate immediacy and lively energy.
Vivid, striking colors define Inesa Škeliova’s artistic style, serving as symbols of happiness and optimism. By creating her art, she not only pursues her own creative goals but also aims to uplift viewers, celebrating life and the surrounding beauty through her works.
About this artwork+
The painting captures a whimsical scene of vibrant, colorful birds perched on twisted branches. These branches criss-cross the canvas in a jumble of thick, woody limbs, portraying a natural, rustic setting. The birds are painted with delicate brush strokes, highlighting their plump forms and smooth feathers that shimmer in pastel shades of yellow, pink, and green. Each bird has a unique pose; some appear to be interacting with their neighbors, while others stand alone, gazing out of the canvas. Their eyes are small and dark, giving them a lively expression. Against the backdrop, a soft, light green atmosphere envelops the scene, suggesting either dawn or dusk, adding a serene, gentle mood to the tableau.
