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 the close-up profile of a brown horse, detailed with expressive, somewhat melancholic eyes that draw immediate attention. The horse wears a detailed bridle, with visible straps, buckles, and a bit, suggesting functionality and perhaps a readiness for performance or work. The artist uses textured strokes and a muted palette dominated by browns and beiges, which harmonize against a softly blended, non-descript background of whites and greens, giving the image a raw and somewhat rustic feel. The brushwork adds movement and a sense of life to the horse's features, highlighting the contours of its face and the glossiness of its eyes. The painting exudes a poignant blend of strength and vulnerability.
