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 titled "Magic Trees 18" by Inesa Škeliova, a vivid and multilayered forest of stylized trees is portrayed. The trees varying in shades of green, from light to dark, create an enchanting and dense grove. Each tree has a unique, elongated shape, characterized by an almost whimsical fluidity in their trunks and branches. Towards the foreground, distinct trees with clusters of red, pink, and orange blossoms stand out, injecting vibrant colors into the scene. The background hints at a bright sky with washes of soft blue peering through the gaps between the trees. The ground, depicted in warm red and orange tones, suggests an unearthly or magical land. The overall effect is lively yet serene, imbuing the landscape with a dreamlike quality.
