Artist Statement
Ever since I was a child I have loved to paint – especially anything to do with nature and animals. I use different mediums – watercolour, acrylics and oils, depending on my feelings or moods, and the effect I want to get. Painting gives me joy that I share with others.
Biography
Olga Zakharova was born in Kiev, Ukraine, where she graduated from the National Academy of Fine Arts. Olga is experienced in all art mediums and is particularly outstanding in graphic arts. She has created many advertising posters as well as very detailed illustrations for learning manuals.
She participated in numerous exhibitions in the Ukraine and Canada. Her artworks can be found in private collections locally, nationally, and internationally. At present she lives in Burnaby and works as an instructor of fine art in her private art studio “Palette”.
She paints realistic and decorative art of many subjects in oils, acrylics and watercolour and is an active member of Burnaby Artists Guild
Website: olga.2y.net
Instagram: @olga_zakharova123