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 features a vibrant gathering of birds perched on an intricate network of tree branches. The background is painted in soft, pale yellow-green hues, suggesting a serene, perhaps springtime atmosphere. The birds are depicted in a variety of colors; yellows, greens, blues, and hints of pink grace their feathers, lending a whimsical and colorful charm to the scene. Each bird exhibits unique traits: some gaze outward, engaging directly with the viewer, while others seem to interact with their fellow birds. The branches, textured and rugged, twist throughout the composition, creating a naturalistic habitat where these birds comfortably reside. The painter's brushstrokes are visible, adding an expressive quality to the depiction, enhancing the feathers and the soft contours of the birds. The overall effect is one of lively, yet peaceful coexistence within this painted world.
