Irina Valentin
Artist’s Bio
Irina grew up in Ukraine, in a family of professional photographers and artists, who developed her passion for visual art and introduced her to painting with oil. Her training in drawing was developed first at the University of Architecture in Kiev, Ukraine. Irina then continued her education at York University, Toronto. Irina is an elected member of the Federation of Canadian Artists as well as the Society of Canadian Artists. She is also a member of the American Society for Art of Imagination and The National Oil & Acrylic Painters' Society. She has presented her work in shows and exhibitions in the USA and Canada.
Artist’s Statement
I have been always very connected to nature and love growing flowers in my garden and spending time in conservation parks. I often paint landscapes plein-air to capture the feeling of a place or flowers from my garden. Mostly I paint in oils and acrylics on canvas.
Artist’s Bio
Irina grew up in Ukraine, in a family of professional photographers and artists, who developed her passion for visual art and introduced her to painting with oil. Her training in drawing was developed first at the University of Architecture in Kiev, Ukraine. Irina then continued her education at York University, Toronto. Irina is an elected member of the Federation of Canadian Artists as well as the Society of Canadian Artists. She is also a member of the American Society for Art of Imagination and The National Oil & Acrylic Painters' Society. She has presented her work in shows and exhibitions in the USA and Canada.
Artist’s Statement
I have been always very connected to nature and love growing flowers in my garden and spending time in conservation parks. I often paint landscapes plein-air to capture the feeling of a place or flowers from my garden. Mostly I paint in oils and acrylics on canvas.