About
Artist Statement
Painting is how I speak when words fall short.
After years in the fast-paced corporate world, I finally gave myself permission to slow down and explore something I had always dreamed of—painting. Though I’ve long been surrounded by art, collecting it since my twenties and creating with my hands through crafts like sewing and sculpting ceramic roses in the Capodimonte style, I had always wondered: what if I tried painting too?
Now that I have, I feel at home.
I'm drawn to flowers not just for their beauty, but for what they represent: delicacy, strength, presence, and emotion. Over time, my curiosity has led me to explore landscapes, expressive figures, and more abstract compositions, always guided by color, texture, and feeling.
My process reflects this exploration. I often begin with mixed media, building layers of texture and unexpected details before bringing the painting to life with oils. These layers mirror the many facets of life and emotion, inviting viewers to look beyond the surface.
Starting this journey later in life has been a powerful reminder that reinvention is always possible—that it’s never too late to discover new parts of yourself and express them fully.
Each piece I create is an invitation to pause, reflect, and feel; to connect with a quiet, intimate part of yourself. I hope my work offers moments of calm and contemplation, sparks memories or emotions, and reminds us all of the subtle power found in beauty and resilience.
Artist Bio
Slavenska Stockwell was born and raised in Panama, where she developed an early appreciation for vibrant color, lush nature, and the beauty found in everyday life. After spending several years in California, she now lives near Atlanta, Georgia, where she continues to explore her creative voice through painting in her home studio.
Her work is rooted in emotion and intuition. Naturally quiet and introspective, Slavenska has found in painting a way to express what words often cannot. Inspired by the natural world, she is especially drawn to florals, landscapes, and expressive compositions that capture moments of beauty, reflection, and connection. Her evolving practice combines mixed media, texture, and oils, allowing layers of color and unexpected details to emerge.
With a lifelong appreciation for art, which she began collecting in her twenties, Slavenska has always been drawn to creative expression. After many years in the corporate world and exploring hands-on crafts such as sewing and sculpting ceramic roses in the Capodimonte style, she embraced painting later in life, discovering a new way to connect with others through art.
Her work has been selected for juried exhibitions and featured in gallery shows, reflecting her continued growth as an artist. Through her paintings, Slavenska hopes to invite viewers to pause, reflect, and find their own personal connection to the beauty and emotions captured on canvas.
Working from her home studio near Atlanta, she continues to explore new techniques and artistic possibilities while sharing her work with collectors both in the United States and internationally.
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