The paths we choose, the endless flow of new opportunities…
A wonderful opportunity just popped up for my silk painting classes! Milbury Public Library, which has hosted me 4 or 5 times already, invited me to apply for a grant […]
Lidia Mikhaylova
A wonderful opportunity just popped up for my silk painting classes! Milbury Public Library, which has hosted me 4 or 5 times already, invited me to apply for a grant […]
Once, in my distant childhood, before I even knew about Japanese poetry—haiku —I heard a stunning poem that went something like: “Time opened its enormous mouth and slowly bit off […]
September is here, and with it comes the first touch of autumn. And you know what that means for me and my students? It’s pomegranate season—in every sense of the […]
On August 23, I will be holding my last floral silk painting workshop of 2025, and already on September 18 a new series will begin — “Paint a Pomegranate on […]
I love it when people tell me that my silk painting classes seem to have an art-therapeutic effect — that they not only enjoy the creative process, but also go […]
My silk painting workshops are not just about creating beautiful artwork; they’re a journey through emotions, self-discovery, and connection. Watching participants immerse themselves in the process—seeing their focus, joy, and […]
I travel to new places with my silk painting workshops not knowing exactly what to expect — what the space will be like, who the participants will be, or how […]
I’m so happy to share that my silk painting The Courage of the Heart – Barrage was selected for the Summer Juried Exhibition at Falmouth Art Center! More than 300 […]
I run through fractured dreams — barefoot and frail, Behind me — dark laughter, a haunting wail. Baba Yaga, in her forest deep, Reaches like roots from the shadows’ keep. […]
I absolutely love when someone takes a photo of me during my classes — and it happens so rarely! Not because I want to be photographed — no, no — […]