I have been drawing since childhood but the real inner artist in me was awakened when I tried oil painting at the age of 16. That's when I got a special enthusiasm for making art and enthusiastically started practising drawing and painting. Over the years, my passion for fine art and my desire to develop myself as an artist have only grown. I'm not limited to any specific subject but since I live in Finland, where nature is all around, it inspires me. I often paint small details of nature or everyday life, animals and flowers. My painting style is precise and detailed although recently I have been striving for a freer expression. As a counterbalance to the detailed works, I sometimes make abstract paintings. I regularly participate in group exhibitions in Finland. In recent years, some of my paintings have also been accepted for international juried watercolor exhibitions.