Olena Sokolovska

"I turn your most beautiful moments into art that lasts. Every story of yours deserves its most beautiful painting."

I am Olena Sokolovska, an academically trained artist who uses painting to convey emotion, beauty and life's special moments.

I began my art education in 1984 at the "Ivan Trush" State School of Decorative and Applied Arts in Lviv, Ukraine. I continued my studies at the Lviv Academy of Arts and completed a specialisation in art education at Stefanyk University. After graduating, I taught painting anatomy, composition and drawing at the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts in Kosiv, Ukraine. That experience shaped my artistic approach and deepened my understanding of human anatomy, body proportions and the art of portraiture. Since 2005 I have lived and worked in Zagreb, where I run my own studio. I am a member of the Croatian Association of Artists (HDLU).

Through Galerija Sokolovska I create commissioned paintings – portraits, landscapes, and paintings of horses and pets. I also paint live at weddings and special events, turning precious moments into unique artistic keepsakes.

I work in a range of techniques: oil on canvas, pastel, watercolour, pencil and charcoal. I approach every piece personally, aiming to capture the character, emotion and story you want to preserve.

Commission an original painting for yourself, or give something truly special – a portrait of a loved one, a work of art for your home, or a keepsake of one of the most beautiful days of your life.

Get in touch and together we will turn your story into a work of art.