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+
This painting by Inesa Škeliova, titled "Norway," shows a dreamy landscape. It portrays sailing boats on a sea, surrounded by rugged mountains. The colors are mostly cool, with shades of blues and greys dominating the scene. There is a mystical quality to the sky, where beams of light radiate from a silvery moon. Škeliova's artwork uses expressive brush strokes to create movement and texture. The mountains appear sharp and rough, contrasting with the flowing sea and sky. This creates a dynamic and dramatic effect. Inesa Škeliova's style in this painting blends realism and fantasy. It invites viewers to not only see a landscape but to feel its mood and atmosphere. The overall effect is both calming and awe-inspiring.
