Irina Shishkova

Irina Shishkova is a classically trained painter with deep roots in Russian art education, further enriched by studies in Japanese Sumi-E, oil, and watercolor; she now fully dedicates herself to painting after a transformative personal journey. Her work merges oil and mixed media, employing dynamic, partially transparent layers that reveal base sketches, poetry, and expressive color splashes for rich depth. Through her unique techniques, she evokes themes of transformation and liberation, channeling courage and the powerful emergence of true selves, inviting viewers into a moving exploration of becoming.