“I’ve enjoyed painting and expressing my creativity since I was very young,” says Valeria Chepilev. “As a high school student, I remember my art teacher telling me that I should pursue art professionally, even though I received a degree in business instead.
“Years later, I left my home in Canada and relocated to Berlin, Germany. From my very first day in the new city, I began painting in watercolor. Traveling to new European countries and cities has provided a constant stream of inspiration for me. I enjoyed marveling at the Mediterranean cities and watching how the sun hits the centuries-old roofs, creating beautiful shadows on the tiles.
“After a whirlwind four years of traveling and exploring new European countries, I relocated to my new home in Santa Barbara, California. Known as the American Riviera thanks to its colonial Spanish architecture, Santa Barbara became my new muse. My latest work focuses on the local architecture, beautiful mountains and beaches, and the best that California has to offer.”
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