MY ART STORY
"I create art to share deeper feelings and ideas, encouraging people to look past what’s right in front of them and uncover the emotions beneath. I really hope my work can inspire and uplift others on their own journeys through life."

Artist Biography
Yuliya, a native of Ukraine born in 1971, currently resides and works in Southern California. Her artistic journey, driven by a deep passion for creativity, has flourished into a fulfilling pursuit in recent years. Yuliya studied art at the Milan Art Institute, where she completed the Art Mastery Program, gaining a strong foundation in various artistic techniques and concepts. In addition to her commitment to art, she holds a Master's Degree in Nurse Education, which adds a unique dimension to her creative process. This background not only informs her artistic perspective but also enhances her ability to connect with viewers on a deeper level.
Through her captivating artwork, Yuliya invites viewers on an introspective journey, encouraging them to explore their inner universe. Her oil paintings address profound themes of contemplation, inner beauty, and self-contentment, often evoking a sense of self-reflection and positivity.
Yuliya's distinctive style has attracted attention on a national level, as she frequently exhibits at art fairs such as ArtExpo New York, RedDot & Spectrum Miami, and Art San Diego. Her figurative oil paintings, characterized by rich colors and emotive forms, have been showcased in both solo and group exhibitions across California's art centers and galleries. With each piece, Yuliya offers a glimpse of her unique vision, inviting audiences to connect with their own emotions and experiences.
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Art Fairs & Festivals
2025
- ArtExpo New York, New York, NY
- Mission Fed Artwalk, San Diego, CA
- Art in the Village, Carlsbad, CA
2024
- Red Dot & Spectrum Miami, Miami, FL
- Art San Diego, San Diego, CA
- ArtWalk Carlsbad, Carlsbad, CA
- Art in the Park, Ojai, CA
Solo Exhibitions
2025
- Inner Universe, Art Center, Pacific Grove, CA
2024
- Starbirth, Bell Arts Factory, Ventura, CA
Selected Group Exhibitions
2025
- Arte del Pueblo at MCA, Santa Barbara, CA
- The Power of Paint, Huntington Beach, CA
- SCIART Member Show, Camarillo, CA
- BAA's 36th Competition, Ojai, CA
2024
- SCIART Retrospective Show, Camarillo, CA
- BAA's 35th Open Competition, Ojai, CA
- Women in Art, Las Laguna Gallery, CA
Art Associations Membership
- Buenaventura Art Association
- Studio Channel Islands Artists
- Women Painters West
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