Svitlana Pryhodko

I am a full-time artist residing in Mississauga, Canada. Painting has always been my passion ever since I was a kid. I can remember how greatly fascinated I was by the beauty of chapels and monasteries when spending a lot of time with my grandma in my early childhood. My soul was overwhelmed by the colourful images, which still inspire me today as examples of purity, mystery and artistic excellence.

I painted full time in 2002 and had many successes in that period, including numerous art shows, commissions and online sales both in Canada and in the United States.

My Art College in Kiev, Ukraine and numerous art classes in Mississauga have helped me to sharpen my unique approach to painting. My art style in painting is derived from early period Abstract Expressionism.

My favourite subject to paint is imaginary landscape in an abstract style. I am equally interested in the expression of the colour balance, value as well as the subjective aspect in my paintings.

Inspired by Willem de Kooning, Wassillie Kandinsky, Jean Paul Riopelle, and Jackson Pollock, I developed a unique painting technique using the same colourful manner which is reflected in the myths of surrounding beauty. My favourite mediums are oil and acrylic.

I am a proud member of several Art Societies in Ontario that offer me the opportunity to participate in regular art exhibitions and to stay current.

I would like to thank all my customers, especially fans of my art for your continuing support that allows me to express my passion and to do what I like the most. It is your kind messages and encouraging feedback that keeps my inspiration going! Thank you!

My best wishes
Svitlana