A black-and-white photograph depicting the artist seated on a large chair, surrounded by oversized, colorful cutout watercolor artworks of a hawk, a horse, a hummingbird, and a rose.

Nature and creatures of every shape and size were my first muses. As a child in my parents’ tiny city garden, I’d catalog everything in my mind, wishing I could shrink to explore closer. At 9, an egg-shaped film camera found its way into my hands. My love for tiny worlds grew bigger.

Artist in light green lace top drawing blackberries with ink pen at desk, original artwork in progress.

Many moons later, not much has changed. I still roam with my camera, looking for what calls to be noticed. Back in my studio, I love to relive those moments through mixed media, from watercolors, graphite, colored pencils, to ink pens, depending on the mood.

Close-up of hydrangea watercolor painting in golden, purple, and deep blue hues, original floral artwork.

The simplicity of day-to-day life is my inspiration. I make pieces to hold, to look at, and share with those we deeply care about. My offering: an appreciation for the small, often overlooked moments, captured in hand-made, intentional images.

Special Mention to:

  • My husband. For cooking delicious, nutritious meals every single week on his free days (!), for his uncommon work ethic, for believing in me when I struggle to believe in myself, and ultimately, for loving me no matter what.
  • My multi-skilled brother. The only one who can make me laugh real hard. 4 years my junior, and yet he uncovered the Santa myth before me. He still is my North Star.
  • My sister-from-another-country friend, C. Caring and generous, never afraid to speak her mind, a rare quality indeed. I treasure her deeply.
  • My sister-from-another-mother friend, D. A multi-versed artist who gets me, creatively and personally, like no one else.
  • My dear, talented friends J. and L. More than two years of my anxious ranting, and they’ve never once told me to quit. On their way to saintness.
  • The generous YouTubers who teach me and encourage me every day.
  • All the online indie artists out there who fight their daily battle against big corporations, social media haters and ever-changing algorithms. Keep it up!
  • All the creatives (= people) who want to use non-verbal ways of expressing themselves but they are afraid of doing so. I see you. Let's do it together.
  • You. Both first-timers and affectionate supporters.

Be well, Silvana

  • PERSONAL BLISS:

    • hubby’s risottos (pears & gorgonzola #1)
    • bugs' perfect patterns, shapes, colors
    • improvised music sessions
    • the voice of the ocean
    • kids' and pets' smiles
    • cross-stitching.

  • RECIPES FOR DISASTER:

    • fav 85% dark chocolate out of stock
    • having to quit drinking coffee
    • my very bossy, demanding self
    • forgetting that life is not forever
    • doom-scrollers taking their self-chosen preoccupation out on me
    • stickiness under the sole of my shoes.