tipping point

Ryznva: For me, the tipping point in art is the moment when you completely dissolve into the process. An inexplicable shift happens within, and you find yourself in a different reality. It’s a step beyond the familiar, a decision to create something radically new. After that, you can no longer return to your previous perception of what you used to create.

Yes, of course. This is a dialogue with the subconscious and something higher. The answers come on their own.

In the past, I tried to hold on to all my works. They didn’t come easily to me — the creative process could drag on for a very long time, from a couple of weeks to several months. That was my undoing.

Now, much has changed, and I let go of my art — but only with a clear mind. I no longer strive for total control, which used to prolong the process. No. Now, my art is my freedom, and the chaos on the canvases is my meditation, my creation, my liberation.

When you’re fully immersed and stop thinking, your instincts take over. That’s when the strongest work emerges.

Every piece of work makes me vulnerable to the viewer: I show my feelings, thoughts, and emotions, but that doesn’t make me any weaker. I believe my strength lies in sincerity. Art that has nothing behind it is empty.

For me, the limit in art is hackwork for profit. If a person is not willing to develop their imagination and skill but seeks easy paths, their work loses its soul. Of course, anyone can create, but to become a true artist, one must study, grow, and understand the fundamentals more deeply. If it's difficult — start with simple things, but don’t try to artificially create something devoid of meaning and emotion.

Ryznva: Certainly, there have been such moments. Sometimes you create something 'for the drawer', sometimes you believe in a grand idea, but it never takes off — and then you have to let it go. That’s a natural part of the creative process. Right now, I’m going through a phase where I want to breathe new life into something old — and perhaps something interesting will come of it.

In any case, every experience matters. Life changes, and creativity changes with it — it’s influenced by everything: joy, stress, inspiration, disappointment. The most important thing is to keep creating.

My goal is to create works that evoke emotions in the viewer. For me, the creative process itself is about transferring my feelings and experiences onto the canvas — whether physical or digital. A piece comes to life when every stroke is infused with emotion, not just copied.

I know a work is 'alive' when the composition emerges almost on its own, when the story seems to paint itself effortlessly, and I’m merely guiding my fantasies, helping them take shape. It’s like a meditative state, where I’m completely immersed in the process.

This art isn’t for everyone, and that’s precisely what makes it special. I imagine not everyone gets it or enjoys it—and that’s fine, it doesn’t bother me at all. But if it made you feel something, then it was all worth it.

Oh yes! It happened when I finally found myself — or rather, my style, if I can put it that way. In just a few months, I created around 20 new works that practically erupted from me. It was incredible — an inexplicable surge of energy! And so thrilling that I managed to bring all my thoughts to life instead of leaving them as mere ideas.

This could probably be called a transitional moment in life. When you experience a powerful emotion but can’t fully process it, it claws at you from within. Only when you manage to express it do you move to a new level. Creating a new piece of art makes you realize what exactly happened. It’s like a visit to a psychologist: through art, you process pivotal events in your life.

I can recall two artworks that became such transitional moments for me: Icon of Healing and Rebirth. The first, Icon of Healing, tells the story of an angel who endured countless hardships, grief, and stress. Having survived them, they healed and began helping others avoid the same mistakes they once made. The second piece, Rebirth, is about strength, self-discovery, and faith.

In my art, there are two main directions: portraits and full-body figures of girls. When it comes to portraits, they are emotional outbursts — quick, active, energetic, and each one is unique.

As for the works with full-body figures, these are stories: deliberate, sincere, and all of them are about me. No joke — through my art, I share my innermost experiences with the viewer. I open up and use the imagery to 'converse' with those who engage with it.

As I mentioned earlier, I speak candidly with my audience in every piece I create. Whether it’s sharing a personal experience, offering guidance for the future, or simply uplifting others, I always strive to present myself sincerely to the viewer through the lens of art.

It’s inspiring. After all, if you think about it, it’s hard to surprise people with anything these days. But if my image lingers in their consciousness, evoking thoughts and reflections — that’s fantastic. It means I’ve managed to convey an emotion that others have chosen to experience, and that’s the most valuable takeaway.

I’m inherently very picky and meticulous — both about my own art and about the art, or so-called 'art' of others. Maybe that’s professional deformation.

For example, there are two creators whose art stirs strong emotions in me — you and Lisa. What you create is entirely different, utterly dissimilar, yet your art has found the key to my heart. And I can confidently say: your works live in my head.