I am Olena Chorna, a Canadian artist with roots in Dnipro City, Ukraine. In my childhood, I found joy in observing nature and painting en plein air. After being accepted into the Academy of Fine Arts, I studied art history, sculpture, drawing, and painting in various media and techniques for four years, graduating with Honours in Fine Art. 

I began my teaching journey at the age of 16, shortly after graduating from the Academy of Fine Arts. I was hired as an art instructor to teach art classes at a summer camp. Since then, I’ve been passionate about teaching both children and adults, guiding them on their artistic paths. 

Upon graduating from the Art Academy, I pursued architecture at Prydniprovska State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, all while continuing my passion for teaching art classes and doing my own original artwork in painting, drawing, and sculpture . My extensive travels, both within the former Soviet Union and abroad, fueled my artistic inspiration.