Lion cub (2020) Painting by Daria Kamishanova

Daria Kamyshanova was born in Moscow in 1990. Classes in drawing and various applied arts were a favorite pastime from an early age.

The artist did not have a classical academic education. But in adulthood, she began to actively study the theory of drawing and painting, attend evening painting schools, full-time and online workshops of famous artists from Russia and other countries.

In May 2022, the artist left Russia for Armenia, where she continues to live and work.

As in childhood, she is inspired by the beauty and power of nature. Variety of colors and textures in the landscape.

Another favorite theme of the artist is people in the moment of life. Whether it's a couple in a cafe, a merchant in a shop, tourists on a halt or street musicians.

In her work, Daria uses the Alya-prima watercolor technique, without trying to achieve photographic similarity, giving the material the opportunity to show its unique character.

In her watercolors, she strives to convey an extraordinary sense of space and life scenes that can go unnoticed in the daily routine. Her work is inspired by the play of light, contrasts of textures, colors, shadows or something that depicts peace, love, peace, tranquility, silence that touches the heart of any person from any area of ​​life.

• Nationality: ARMENIA
• Date of birth : 1990
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• Groups: Contemporary Armenian Artists