Life in Flowers

Tetiana Pavlenko, Switzerland

I am Tetiana Pavlenko, a passionate artist from kyiv, Ukraine. My artistic journey began at the age of 11, when I successfully passed a highly selective entrance exam at the Taras Shevchenko National Art School in kyiv. After six years of intensive study, I graduated in 1986, and then continued my training at the Kiev Polygraphic University Institute, where I graduated as an artist-illustrator in 1992. During my training, I had the opportunity to perfect myself in various painting techniques such as oil, acrylic, and watercolor, as well as in different drawing techniques such as pencil, charcoal, black stone, and pastels. To finance my studies, I worked as a street portraitist, where I attracted the attention of the local press. After graduating, I worked for four years (2012-2015) at Éditions De Borée as an illustrator, designer and graphic designer, contributing to collections such as "Cerise Bleue" for children and "Cuisine Prestige et Terroirs". In constant search of artistic enrichment, I trained as a DTP layout artist in Paris in 2013, then in Cannes from 2016 to 2017. My life is dedicated to my art. In addition to creating my own works, I share my know-how by giving drawing and painting lessons. I also regularly organize and participate in exhibitions in France, Italy, Switzerland, and beyond. My work also includes the creation of commissioned works, including portraits of animals, historical figures, children and adults, according to the wishes of amateur clients. My art is my passion, and I am constantly inspired by the world around me, as well as the stories and emotions connected to it. I am excited to share my artistic vision with the world and help enrich the visual aesthetics of those who appreciate my work.