Maria Russ

Art is the true core of who I am— expression, dance, emotion, senses, the love for the vibrant spirit of nature. These elements are deeply embedded in my soul, even as my daily life moves through the structured landscape of IT and Project Management. For many years, I stepped away from the canvas because I felt I didn’t "excel" at it. I let it go until the call to create pulled me in gently again. Through meeting Anna Shatalova, a wonderful artist and mentor, I found my way back. This time, the goal isn't perfection, it is expression - and the translation of the self onto the canvas - I want these pieces to speak loudly to the heart and whisper from the walls—stories of connection, soul, and life. I believe that the act of creation belongs to everyone, regardless of their background.