When people ask me what my work is about, it's difficult for me to respond immediately. I feel like a sweet tooth in a candy store. Do I really have to pick one? I’m surrounded by so many beautiful, interesting and inspiring things and subjects. Some of them are obviously brilliant; others require attention and curiosity to reveal their uniqueness and beauty. It can be an interesting story or a rare hard-to-grasp feeling.

I think, human happiness is about many little joyous things and moments. We just have to not miss them. It’s very easy and very difficult in the meantime. When I find something wonderful, I feel a little happier. I want to share this feeling. My artworks are a way to show people my little but amazing discoveries.

I’ve been drawing all my life. But it was never my profession. I graduated from a technical university and worked most of the time in IT. It's a really big deal to me to say: “I’m an Artist”.

I've experimented with different mediums before. I tried to paint with oil, acrylics, colored pencils, did airbrushing and murals. But watercolor is my greatest passion. Watercolor allows me to work fast, on the same breath. My emotions don’t fade before the painting’s finished.

I’m constantly studying and perfecting my technique. I like to explore the potential of this paint. Watercolor has its own character, which must be taken into account. I need a lot of backbone to “gain respect” for watercolors.

My process is like a cocktail of strong emotions, excitement, passion and clear planning and analysis. Sometimes planning and analysis take longer than painting itself. But I love that part of the process in my own way. That's like anticipation of the magic.

Girl with an oar

Dagestan. Magical creatures. Cow

Dagestan. Goor #1

Lighthouse mountain. Teatime. Dagestan

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