Statement:
My work is an emotional response to nature, expressed through realistic depictions of landscapes and natural elements. I am drawn to moments where light, movement, and atmosphere reveal the quiet power and subtle poetry of the natural world. Nature becomes both my subject and my guide, offering stories of stillness, resilience, and transformation.
Each painting begins with careful observation and an instinctive connection to place. My approach goes beyond representation, seeking to capture the mood and emotional presence of a scene rather than its exact likeness. Intuition plays an essential role in my process, allowing feeling to inform each brushstroke alongside technique.
Before painting, I often visualize the work internally, clarifying the emotion I wish to convey. This meditative process helps me translate personal experiences and emotional responses into compositions that feel alive and immersive. Through layered textures, nuanced color, and controlled detail, I aim to create a sense of balance between structure and spontaneity.
My paintings invite viewers to pause and reconnect with nature as a space for reflection and introspection. By preserving fleeting moments in time, I hope to offer a quiet sanctuary, one that encourages emotional connection, contemplation, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
Biography:
Tima K. is a painter based in San Diego, California, whose artistic practice is rooted in a deep
connection to the natural world. Her passion for art began at a young age, and she has been refining her skills and exhibiting her work on canvas since 2009. Drawing inspiration from landscapes, light, and the quiet power of nature, Tima’s work centers on realism as a means of capturing moments of stillness, movement, and emotional presence found in natural environments.
Her paintings reflect careful observation and an intuitive understanding of form, atmosphere, and depth. Through a realist approach, she seeks to preserve fleeting moments, flowing water, shifting skies, dense forests, allowing viewers to experience nature not only as a visual subject, but as an emotional and sensory encounter. Each composition is thoughtfully constructed, balancing technical precision with expressive nuance.
Tima’s references are drawn from her personal journeys, travels, and captured moments in nature, lending authenticity and intimacy to her work. While her broader artistic exploration includes abstract expressionism, her representational paintings remain grounded in naturalism, serving as a bridge between observation and feeling.Her work has been featured in a solo exhibition in San Diego and published in VueZ Magazine (New York / Vienna). She has been interviewed by Shoutout SoCal and has exhibited at venues including the Mingei International Museum (San Diego), Art Hearts Fashion Week (Los Angeles), Artsper, Europe’s leading online contemporary art platform, and the Red Dot Miami International Art Fair 2025. Tima is represented by Shift Gallery, Gathering and Art Scene West Gallery, and the Van Gogh Art Gallery in Madrid, Spain. Her paintings are held in private collections across the United States and internationally.
