Country: Slovakia
About me
My name is Kate Grishakova. I am a professional artist and a member of the Slovak Union of Visual Arts (SVU) and the West Slovak Artists’ Association (ZVUZS). I also lead IWS Globe Young Art, the youth department of the International Watercolor Society.
As a full-time painter and co-representative of IWS Slovakia, I merge my artistic and managerial passions to foster the art community. I organize festivals, such as the Bratislava Festival, and international exhibitions to share my vision globally. I have held 14 solo exhibitions in Bratislava and participated in numerous group shows across Europe, North and South America, and Asia, with over 900 paintings sold worldwide.
My painting journey began in childhood at the Art School of Vladimir Potapov, and I have been dedicated to art my entire life. I work in a variety of media, including watercolor, oil, pastel, gouache, acrylic, and pencil.
My style is rooted in realism, enriched by a poetic and lyrical touch and elements of impressionism. I create vibrant works inspired by the world around me, by history, and by my inner emotions. I travel a lot, always searching for something beautiful, lively and transcendent. I try to capture fleeting moments of beauty, which is why I always carry my art materials with me and paint on plein air.
