Daria Borisova

Can you tell us about your journey as an artist? How did it begin?

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always loved to draw. When I was four years old, my parents took me to art classes. Later, I graduated from an art school and then earned a degree in art and design. This background gave me strong foundational skills that I use every day.

What role does the natural world play in your creative process?

The natural world is a major source of inspiration in my creative process. I love observing different patterns, textures, and forms found in nature and incorporating them into my work.

Daria Borisova | Looking Within

Your use of color is striking. How do you choose your palettes?

I see color as one of the most powerful tools in visual art. It sets the overall impression, mood, and feeling of the painting. I often work with a limited palette. I like when the colors enhance each other and highlight the theme and concept of the piece.

Many of your animals have human-like expressions or emotions. Is this intentional?

Yes, through animal imagery, I explore themes that are more about human experiences — growth, relationships, friendship, family, etc. I try to embed values that are meaningful to me and might resonate with others as well.

Daria Borisova | In The Garden

What emotions or thoughts do you hope to evoke in viewers through your work?

I aim to share a certain state of being through my artworks — whether it’s peace, inspiration, joy, or balance. I hope the viewer feels a connection and perhaps finds something personally meaningful, something that allows them to pause and reconnect with themselves.

How do your surroundings in New York City influence your artwork, if at all?

New York is a vibrant, fast-paced city. Some of my paintings are created as a contrast to that to bring a sense of calm, balance, and quiet. Others are filled with energy and joy. I believe balance is essential, especially in today’s fast-moving world. I want my paintings to create a space where people can recharge.

Daria Borisova | Garden Of Joy

What artists or movements have influenced your style the most?

My work is a mix of styles from surrealism to expressionism. While studying, I was deeply inspired by impressionists like Monet, Degas, and Van Gogh. Their way of conveying mood and emotion through color really resonated with me, and that’s something I’ve brought into my own art.