Elena Morozova
OIL PAINTER
I was born in 1994 in Latvia – a beautiful country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. I have been fascinated with art for as long as I remember and around 2008 I began studying drawing and painting, quickly falling in love with the process. After pursuing a different career path for a while, in 2014 I decided to take a chance and pursue a career in art. In 2019 I received my formal education from the Art Academy of Latvia.
I’m deeply drawn to color and the way it can express emotions, tell stories, or evoke memories. In my work, I try to capture the world around me through a personal, expressive lens while still striving for precision. My paintings are a tribute to the beauty of the natural world. I enjoy working en plein air or creating vibrant still lifes and florals in my studio. I also have an interest in portraiture and occasionally work in that genre.
I find joy and peace in painting, taking inspiration from the ordinary yet meaningful moments of daily life. Influences include the work of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters, as well as Dutch Golden Age painters such as Rembrandt and Vermeer.
Currently, I am based in Riga, Latvia.
Awards
2024
Art In The Open Plein Air Festival Quickdraw Competition – 2nd prize, Wexford, Ireland
2023
PleinAir Salon Art Competition, Honorable Mention in Still Life Category for the painting “Lilac and Tea”