Vera Sol

You have a background in business and IT. What was the turning point that led you to fully embrace painting?

After 20 years of building my own IT company, which eventually became a market leader, I began to feel that I had almost lost touch with myself. Throughout those years, I never stopped drawing — even if it was just on scraps of paper with a pencil or pen. For a woman, it’s especially important not to lose that creative spark — it’s what nourishes the soul. When my three sons grew up and the company became stable, I felt it was time to devote myself to my inner world — a world of intuition, kindness, and art.

How does your experience as an entrepreneur influence your creative process?

Entrepreneurship taught me discipline, resilience, and strategic thinking — all of which I now apply to my art. I know how to set goals, work systematically, and embrace innovation. My experience in sales and marketing helps me not only to create but also to present my work effectively and connect with audiences around the world.

Vera Sol | Dawn Roses | 2023

Your artworks radiate a deep sense of calm and introspection. Where do you draw this emotional energy from?

Mostly from silence, solitude, and the contemplation of nature. Painting is my way of experiencing emotions and transforming them into beauty. It’s a form of meditation where color and texture become the language of the soul. The depth of my work reflects my personal journey — filled with loss, inner growth, and the search for my true self, supported by meditation and yoga.

Besides painting, I’ve written a series of practical books for women focused on emotional healing and self-harmony. They are 21-day journals — honest and hands-on, offering space for inner dialogue, daily rituals, and affirmations.

Everything I create — with words or a brush — is aimed at restoring inner balance and awakening feminine power. My art is about forgiveness, acceptance of the past, and finding quiet strength in love, kindness, and peace.

What role does intuition play in your creative process?

Intuition is the foundation of my creative work. The image of a painting comes to me as a response to what I feel the world needs right now. I sense an energetic request — invisible, but real — and I respond to it with color, form, and texture. It’s a dialogue, where the canvas asks its questions, and I respond with inner insight. Sometimes it feels like I’m not creating — but transmitting what needs to be said.

Vera Sol | Gaze into the Sunset | 2022

How has returning to art changed your perspective on life?

It reminded me that life is not just about achievements. It’s about presence. The ability to feel, to live fully, and to be vulnerable. Art has softened me. It taught me that beauty can be born even from brokenness — and that through creativity, we can heal, not only ourselves, but others too.

How does the landscape or spirit of Kyrgyzstan influence your work?

The mountains, sky, and sacred silence of Kyrgyzstan deeply affect my emotional palette. I don’t always paint literal landscapes, but their spirit — vastness, mysticism, grounding — is present in my colors and forms. The stillness of this land resonates in my work.

Vera Sol | Morning in a Hammock | 2024

Do you approach painting with a clear vision, or do you allow each piece to evolve organically?

When I begin a painting, I usually have a clear inner image — a vision of what it’s meant to be. But during the process, new ideas and feelings often emerge, and I welcome them. It’s like starting a journey with a map, but discovering magical detours along the way. I trust this process — it’s alive, like life itself.