Ekaterina Timofeeva

Could you tell us a bit about your background – how did growing up by the sea influence your artistic vision?

On the island where I spent my childhood, nature created a truly unique masterpiece – a harmonious blend of hills and mountain ranges, boundless plains, winding rivers, and picturesque shores. The dense forests that cloak the island like a green veil offer incomparable vistas that both captivate and inspire.

These unforgettable images of natural diversity are forever etched in my memory, becoming a wellspring of inspiration. Each time I pick up a brush and begin a new painting, I return to these cherished memories, filling my works with sincere love and gratitude for my homeland.

When did you first realize that you wanted to dedicate yourself to painting?

In childhood, I happily attended an art school, where I discovered new techniques and absorbed knowledge from experienced mentors. However, the rush of adult life gradually pushed this passion out of my daily routine. Only about five years ago, when I began searching for my true calling, I returned to painting. That decision became a real revelation for me: old skills came alive in new forms, and the inspiration I found in art helped me regain harmony and self-understanding. Now painting is no longer just a hobby — it is my way of self-expression and a source of inspiration in every new creative day.

Ekaterina Timofeeva | Harmony | 2024

Which emotions or ideas do you try to convey through your works?

My art is an attempt to convey the quiet beauty and tranquility of nature, to evoke in the viewer a sense of peace and harmony. In a world full of noise and haste, I wish to offer a corner of calm and contemplation — a reminder of the importance of nature and its silent power of inspiration.

Your paintings often depict branches, leaves, and trees. What draws you most to these natural forms?

There is nothing more perfect and harmonious in nature than the forms of plants. Branches and leaves are true works of art created by nature itself. I am fascinated by their endless diversity – from graceful, delicate twigs to powerful tree trunks, from tender young leaves to mature ones rich in color.

Many viewers describe your art as peaceful and meditative. Do you intentionally seek to evoke calmness and balance?

Indeed, many people note the calming effect of my works. And while I don’t set out with the direct goal of creating exclusively “peaceful” paintings, the pursuit of harmony is a fundamental part of my creative process. Calmness in art is not simply the absence of dynamics — it is a special form of expression that allows the viewer to immerse themselves in contemplation and find their own emotional resonance within the work.

Ekaterina Timofeeva | A Moment Of Calm | 2025

How do you think nature and art are connected in today’s world?

Nature has always been a primary source of inspiration for art. Artists, musicians, and writers draw ideas from natural phenomena, forms, colors, and sounds. Art reflects the beauty and harmony of nature through painting, music, and poetry. In turn, art helps people better understand and appreciate nature, fostering ecological awareness. Many artistic movements—such as landscape painting and Impressionism—directly reproduce natural motifs. Contemporary artists use natural materials in their works, while architecture strives for harmony with nature through the use of “green” technologies.

What do you hope people feel when they look at your paintings?

As I mentioned earlier, I strive for the viewer to feel harmony and tranquility, a desire to reflect on beauty, a sense of connection to the created world, and inspiration for new ideas.