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+
In the painting, two seagulls are depicted standing side by side against a textured turquoise background. Both birds are painted with a somewhat whimsical and simplified realism. The left seagull is slightly turned looking over its shoulder with a calm, perhaps contemplative expression, its beak softly closed. The right seagull stands facing forward, with its head slightly tilted up, giving it a curious or inquisitive look, and its beak is slightly parted. Their plumage appears fluffy with white and soft gray shades, highlighted with subtle hints of pale orange near their chests, hinting at the light reflecting off their feathers. Their legs are sturdy and orange-colored, contrasting with the softness of their feathers and the vibrant background, grounding them firmly in the composition. The overall mood carries a serene yet engaging energy, inviting the viewer to ponder what might have caught the attention of these coastal birds.
