About me

I was born in Lviv – the Ukrainian center of art, literature, and music. Since early childhood, I have admired artist’s work and ability to create meaningful and elegant paintings. But unfortunately, I didn’t have an opportunity to even experiment with my abilities as an artist in my early years. At 16 years of age, I worked full-time. Shortly after, I had to balance the full-time job with full-time college. I studied a lot. For 3 and a half years, I studied the “Management of organizations” in Lviv, 3 years of “Applied Economics” in Klagenfurt, Austria, and 4 and a half years of “International Economics” in Kiev, Ukraine. I can speak Russian, Ukrainian, German, and English.

My life was full of traveling as I have been in at least 15 different countries, uncountable cities, different people and business projects. Up to a certain point, it all resembled a rat race. But when I met God, my Lord, and my Savior, everything became different.

Jesus changed my life. With Him, I have found peace, joy, and direction. He also blessed me with a wonderful family, which is where my journey as an artist began. My husband was my first inspiration to draw and paint, and I realized shortly after that I had discovered my aptitude.

To this day, I look at my paintings, and cannot comprehend how I do it.

I like to transmit light. I love those experiences that bring light into our lives. I like to create realistic paintings. I love what I do.

And I’m happy that I can express my feelings in my paintings.

Anna Goryuk