Art Show: Svetlana Chubakova

About the Artist:

Hello. My name is Svetlana Chubakova. I am from Russia. I never received any professional art education. Like any kid I liked to paint and draw.  Later, I would draw and cut out paper dolls and outfits for my younger sister. Then in college, when I was studying to become an engineer, one my favorite subject was drawing. It was very easy for me to cover the empty paper with lines and curves and I truly enjoyed when at the end there was a sophisticated plan of something or a complicated mechanical part artfully draw in all the details…

Many years later, here in America, when the pandemic started and we all got stuck at home, just as many of us I was looking for hobby to fill my days and give me some purpose. My daughter suggested to try painting; got me brushes, paint and paper, set up a table; and said: just try it. It was difficult in the beginning; I couldn’t get the right shade when was mixing the paints; couldn’t get the hand to hold steady to draw lines the way I wanted. But those struggles would bring me joy, I would completely immerse myself in this experience and try again, and again, and again. I felt the same excitement and joy I’d felt as a kid.

I know that this is just the beginning of my journey as an artist, and I am glad that there are many challenges and discoveries await ahead. I hope you will enjoy my paintings and maybe even take one or two home with you.