Budva, Montenegro | Original Drawing
Bringing the historic streets of Old Town Budva to life with detailed colored pencil artistry by Anastasiia Sotnikova.
15.7 x 15.7 in
About the Artist: Sotnikova is a plein air and urban sketch artist, born into a family of artists in 1996. Her early years were spent immersed in her parents’ workshop, where she developed a deep passion for drawing, painting, and music. Starting her professional journey at 15 in art school, Anastasiia later explored diverse mediums such as oil, linocut, etching, and lithography at an art institute in Moscow.
Despite not completing her formal art education, Anastasiia’s creativity flourished as she pursued a degree in Arabic and oriental studies. Her true passion lies in capturing landscapes and cityscapes through plein air sketches, eschewing photographs for firsthand experiences.
In 2022, she adopted a nomadic lifestyle, traveling extensively from Uzbekistan to Argentina, with memorable stops in North Africa and frequent visits to her favorite city, Istanbul. She now focuses on creating intimate artworks using only pencils and paper, reflecting the beauty and cultural diversity of her global journey.
Sotnikova’s art is a testament to resilience and exploration, capturing fleeting moments and the vibrant tapestry of global landscapes. Each piece offers a unique glimpse into her nomadic life, blending artistry with cultural depth.
Bringing the historic streets of Old Town Budva to life with detailed colored pencil artistry by Anastasiia Sotnikova.
15.7 x 15.7 in
About the Artist: Sotnikova is a plein air and urban sketch artist, born into a family of artists in 1996. Her early years were spent immersed in her parents’ workshop, where she developed a deep passion for drawing, painting, and music. Starting her professional journey at 15 in art school, Anastasiia later explored diverse mediums such as oil, linocut, etching, and lithography at an art institute in Moscow.
Despite not completing her formal art education, Anastasiia’s creativity flourished as she pursued a degree in Arabic and oriental studies. Her true passion lies in capturing landscapes and cityscapes through plein air sketches, eschewing photographs for firsthand experiences.
In 2022, she adopted a nomadic lifestyle, traveling extensively from Uzbekistan to Argentina, with memorable stops in North Africa and frequent visits to her favorite city, Istanbul. She now focuses on creating intimate artworks using only pencils and paper, reflecting the beauty and cultural diversity of her global journey.
Sotnikova’s art is a testament to resilience and exploration, capturing fleeting moments and the vibrant tapestry of global landscapes. Each piece offers a unique glimpse into her nomadic life, blending artistry with cultural depth.
Bringing the historic streets of Old Town Budva to life with detailed colored pencil artistry by Anastasiia Sotnikova.
15.7 x 15.7 in
About the Artist: Sotnikova is a plein air and urban sketch artist, born into a family of artists in 1996. Her early years were spent immersed in her parents’ workshop, where she developed a deep passion for drawing, painting, and music. Starting her professional journey at 15 in art school, Anastasiia later explored diverse mediums such as oil, linocut, etching, and lithography at an art institute in Moscow.
Despite not completing her formal art education, Anastasiia’s creativity flourished as she pursued a degree in Arabic and oriental studies. Her true passion lies in capturing landscapes and cityscapes through plein air sketches, eschewing photographs for firsthand experiences.
In 2022, she adopted a nomadic lifestyle, traveling extensively from Uzbekistan to Argentina, with memorable stops in North Africa and frequent visits to her favorite city, Istanbul. She now focuses on creating intimate artworks using only pencils and paper, reflecting the beauty and cultural diversity of her global journey.
Sotnikova’s art is a testament to resilience and exploration, capturing fleeting moments and the vibrant tapestry of global landscapes. Each piece offers a unique glimpse into her nomadic life, blending artistry with cultural depth.