Tetiana Senchenko (art name: Tanya Sun) is a Ukrainian impressionist painter whose artistic journey began in childhood. Trained at Kharkiv Art Academy, she draws inspiration from nature—Ukraine’s sunflower fields, England’s coastal landscapes—and creates vibrant, uplifting works in oil and watercolor, blending Monet’s impressionism with classical realism.
My name is Tetiana Senchenko (art name: Tanya Sun), and I am a professional artist from Ukraine. My passion for drawing and painting began in early childhood. I studied at the Kharkiv Art Academy (KSADA), specializing in easel painting. Art is the greatest obsession of my life, and I will never give up on this creative and wonderful field. I continue to observe and explore the world through my pictures, hoping to bring beauty to people.
Nature has always inspired me to pursue art. When I lived in Ukraine, I was captivated by wheat and sunflower fields, rivers, and the Black Sea. After moving to England—specifically to Brighton and Hove – I found new inspiration in the local landscape. I began creating many small sketches from life, capturing my emotional connection to nature and my surroundings through my heart.
Nature has always inspired me to pursue art. When I lived in Ukraine, I was captivated by wheat and sunflower fields, rivers, and the Black Sea. After moving to England—specifically to Brighton and Hove – I found new inspiration in the local landscape. I began creating many small sketches from life, capturing my emotional connection to nature and my surroundings through my heart.
My work often features nature. I draw inspiration from the landscapes and atmospheres of different parts of our world – Ukraine, England, Turkey, Greece, Hungary, and other European countries—creating vibrant and uplifting works.
I usually start a new piece outdoors when I go plein air painting. I always say my art studio is outside. However, when it’s too cold to paint outside, I work from small sketches in my home studio. I began with different materials: colored pencils, gouache, and watercolor. Currently, I work primarily with oil and watercolor.
At one point, I was deeply inspired by Claude Monet’s works. I was captivated by his impressionistic style, which greatly influenced my own painting. This is why I paint in a similar style and manner. Additionally, I incorporate elements of traditional classical realism, as one of my favorite artists is Ilya Repin.
One of my most rewarding moments was holding several personal exhibitions in my hometown of Kharkiv. At that time, I felt I had achieved something important with my art. Since then, I’ve had many exhibitions in other countries, but those first experiences in the city where I was born were the impetus for my career. Showing my artworks to people and receiving their emotional feedback was my greatest reward. For me, it’s truly important to create a dialogue with society through my pictures.
One of my biggest challenges is finding time for everything in my life. There isn’t always enough time to promote myself or travel to different countries to paint new parts of our beautiful world. I’m still working on overcoming this.
My advice is simple: be yourself and be honest with yourself. If art is your life, start your long creative journey without doubt and follow your path – never betray your dreams.
Cover image by Tetiana Shenchenko
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