Behind the Petals
Behind the scenes of my everyday creative process. This is a place for fellow creators and anyone who wants a deeper look into how my floral sculptures come to life.
Mediums for painting floral sculptures
This is a really exciting part of the process—especially if you love color! There are so many ways and materials you can use to decorate your sculpture.
To begin, I recommend taking some time to get inspired and decide on the look you want for your flower.
Creating Art in a Fast World — Staying Slow and True
Slowness is not a weakness. It’s a wisdom.
In a world that rewards speed, visibility, and constant output, choosing to create slowly is a quiet act of defiance. But more than that—it’s how the real work gets made. The kind that lingers. The kind that breathes.
Q: How do you get petals to stay attached without glue or adhesives?
It’s one of the questions I’m asked most often—right after what materials I use. So in this post, I’ll take you behind the scenes and show you the process through one of my sculptures.
Exploring Clay Brands: My Favorites
I would like to talk about some clay brands that I use in my projects. Each clay brand behaves differently, and ultimately, this can result in different sculptures.
How Air-Dry Clay Helped Me Rediscover My Creative Voice
About three years ago, my life—and my art—took an unexpected turn. I moved with my family to Dubai, leaving behind my ceramic studio in Moscow, Russia. Back then, I worked primarily with pottery clay, shaping and firing each piece in a kiln I had built my process around. Ceramics was more than a medium—it was a rhythm, a relationship I had nurtured for years.
Choosing a Wooden Base (and What to Do If You Can’t Find the Perfect Fit)
The idea of using a wooden painting panel as a base for my floral sculptures came to me about two years ago, when I shifted my focus from ceramics to air-dry clay. I noticed that many sculptors use armatures or internal supports to shape their work and make it more durable.