Ksenia Lyakhova was born Moscow, Russia. In 2022, she became a member of the Union of Artists. Since 2023, she has been living and creating in the Netherlands, exploring the boundaries between the material world and the flowing energy that permeates reality.
In an era of digital noise and information overload, her art serves as a sanctuary. Through bold brushstrokes and rich textures, Ksenia creates a space where the chaos of the external world transforms into moments of clarity and inspiration.
Her work merges realism with abstract expression, exploring the dialogue between the visible and the invisible, the physical and the emotional. Each piece is a unique journey, fostering a connection with the beauty, mystery, and harmony of the surrounding world.
Ksenia’s paintings are distinguished by their conceptual depth and spontaneity. They reveal the complexity of the world, sparking curiosity and wonder, and inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in moments of stillness, magic, and meaning.

Watercolor is the language I use to see and share the world. I was born in Moscow and now live and work in the Netherlands, where I’ve built a life around art, teaching, and quiet beauty.

Since 2021, I’ve been running my own watercolor studio and gallery in the historic center of Amsterdam. It’s a space where I paint, exhibit, and teach — helping others connect with their creativity through solid foundations in drawing, composition, color theory, and watercolor technique.

My paintings often focus on cityscapes and everyday scenes — not just what’s visible, but the feeling behind it. I try to capture something honest and poetic in ordinary moments.

Born in 1976 in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Iryna Vozianova has been drawn to visual expression from an early age. From childhood sketches to later formal studies, art has always been a way to connect with the world around her.​

She received her first artistic training at the Kharkiv Municipal Art School, followed by explorations in fashion design during secondary school. After moving to the Netherlands, she continued her education at a private vocational school in Haarlem, where she followed a skill-based program in realistic drawing and painting at an academic level. This classical training laid the foundation for her current practice in watercolour, a medium she values for its transparency, spontaneity, and ability to capture atmosphere.​

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Her subjects often include landscapes, water, and seasonal changes in nature, as well as still lifes and botanical studies. She works in both realistic and semi-impressionistic styles, seeking to balance precision with a sense of mood and movement.

Since 2022, Iryna has been active in the Dutch and international watercolour community as a member of IWS Holland. In 2024 she joined the board, where she contributes to exhibitions, communications, and community projects. Her work has been shown in group exhibitions in the Netherlands and abroad, connecting her with a growing network of artists and audiences.​

Alongside her own painting, she also enjoys teaching workshops, where she shares her approach to technique and creative process. Teaching has become an important way for her to exchange ideas and to inspire others to explore watercolour in their own way.