Damascus Open Studios - May 15, 16, 17, 2026
Yelena is a Guest Artist at Studio #7
My drawings express personal feelings in response to subjects that fascinate me: horses, the world of nature, and everyday items. I leave it to the viewer to interpret my creations as they see them and am always interested to hear their stories.
I work primarily in colored pencil, pen and ink, and mixed media. Other possibilities also fascinate me.
Instagram: yelenaart
Facebook: yelenashabrovaart
Diana is a Guest Artist at Studio #7.
As a self-taught contemporary realistic painter, Diana began her artistic journey in my youth. Her primary inspiration comes from her home, the Pacific Northwest, which encompasses a tremendous variety of beauty. Diana intends to share what she sees and feels at a given moment. Through her artwork, she brings the outside indoors to spark the viewers’ feelings and memories and encapsulate the captivating beauty that ignited her imagination.
Diana uses gallery-wrap canvas or cradled wood panels. She obtains richness and realistic effects by applying multiple acrylic and oil color layers, detailed brush strokes, and texture with pallet knives. She often pushes the boundaries of color and texture to relate her feelings about the subject. The framed artwork is mounted in a black Ambiance Gallery 1.5″ Deep Wood Frame.
Instagram: dianastromart
Facebook: dianastromart
Brenda is the host at Studio #6
Wheel-thrown and hand-built functional and sculptural work.
Instagram: thelazypotter
Facebook: muddyfishstudio