Morning after a night of missile attacks One of the missile strikes landed so close that it felt like it hit right in the courtyard The air still smells of smoke And here I am, with my morning coffee, trying to gather my thoughts

Today I finally started sculpting! After spending so much time creating sketches and shaping forms for my future accessories, I’ve finally made the first piece out of four The last time I worked with clay was about five years ago, and I’ve really missed the process 🤍

Monday This is what my desk looks like today I didn’t think sketching out the ideas would take me this long And I’m still searching for inspiration I’ll keep sharing the process with you

Friday evening Sharing a little video of my painting with you and showing you some of the details For now, I’m just enjoying the art while I still can, because soon this painting will be leaving on a journey to its new home 🤍

My painting "Taras Shevchenko Park" is finally finished This park in Kyiv holds a very special place in my heart It has been a source of warmth and comfort for me during some of the most difficult times Whenever I have the chance, I come here and…

Signing a painting is the final stage of its creation — and it always makes me a little sad Throughout the entire time I was painting this piece, I felt like I was walking through the landscapes it depicts Taras Shevchenko Park, with a view of Taras Shevchenko National…

This is exactly what the end of my weekend looks like.

I love chestnut trees Today, this one reminded me of the tokens that used to be used in the Kyiv Metro Paying by card is definitely more convenient, but those little tokens had a certain charm to them

Today is my art supplies shopping day There are two stores I absolutely love going to and stocking up at — the art supply store and the candy store Every other store gives me a headache😅

Working on the painting continues, and I’m getting completely lost in the process It feels like time simply stops while I’m painting I’m having a coffee after a long workday, and I noticed the image on the cup I think this astronaut and I have a lot in common today

I'm here today too

The sounds of explosions outside the window haven't stopped The news reports that around 40 missiles have been launched at Kyiv over the past hour, and that this is the largest missile attack on the capital since the beginning of the war

People are an incredible force and the voice of our nation 🇺🇦

Yaroslava@strategywoman.bsky.social · 3w ago

Kyiv now 🇺🇦 I’m where democracy sings.

I came to the park to carefully observe all the details of the landscape I'm currently painting on my canvas This past week has been filled with a quiet inner anxiety Now I'm trying to find a sense of inner peace

Wednesday The flowers that made me stop today and simply enjoy the moment Sunflowers are like little suns it's impossible to walk past them without stopping They remind us that inspiration, kindness, and light are all around us Sometimes, all we need to do is pause and notice

While one painting is taking shape on the canvas, another is accidentally born on the palette I used to paint in a similar style, but I know that no matter how carefully I plan every step, I could never intentionally recreate a result like this That's the magic of creating

Step by step, I’m painting every corner of the canvas Sometimes it feels like half the day has passed and nothing has changed But that’s exactly how a painting comes to life—through hundreds of small decisions, with every brushstroke adding depth, light, and life to the piece

I spend a lot of time focusing on the smallest details, and sometimes I catch myself getting completely absorbed in them But the most beautiful moments are when my mind goes quiet, and my hands simply take over the painting process That's exactly what's happening right now

Friday evening And today, I finally have a little time to paint I absolutely love painting on a red underpainting and leaving touches of that red visible throughout the artwork It gives the painting more depth, energy, and a truly painterly feel

It’s Wednesday Still tired after another night I recently decided to take a break from coffee… but definitely not today Off to grab a coffee and get back to working on my painting

Today, the painting I'm working on feels even more personal After everything that happened night, I'm pouring all my love for my city into this canvas I think many of you will recognize this place Art can't erase the pain or undo the destruction, but it can preserve…

The morning after the massive attack In my opinion, this was the most brutal attack since the war began Normally, Monday mornings are full of life and movement, but today the streets are unusually quiet, with very few people outside…

Another sleepless night Powerful explosions outside my window

Creativity has the power to heal people both the artist and those who appreciate art I prepared my canvas, applied a red underpainting, and sketched the composition Now I’m moving on to the next stage the painting process itself

All night long—explosions, the whistle of missiles, and the endless anticipation of the next strike Then morning comes, and you realize your whole body aches It feels like you've just finished an intense workout…

Tuesday morning starts with a hammer My new painting will be 100 × 30 cm, so I'm stretching and assembling the canvas on the frame myself I really love this part of the process

Saturday evening A walk through the park with a purpose — nature helps clear the mind Right now, the sound of the air raid siren fills the air, creating a striking contrast with the romance of a summer evening Random passersby completed my video

Do you remember the portrait I painted recently? It has finally arrived at its home.. Whenever I paint people, I can feel the energy within each painting and this one carried an incredibly warm, kind, and uplifting energy🤍

My little break from social media is a necessary thing when the nervous system is overloaded Handicrafts are not only about art but also about a vital resource that needs to be replenished In a few days, I'll start working on a painting It's one of my favorite views of Kyiv

My spiritual mentor and the best dad in the world I've been thinking about you a lot these past few days and I still have your number in my phone I miss you so much ❤️

Aida Israfili@aidaisrafili.bsky.social · last yr.

Today is Father's Day❤️ I think about him every day, I miss him very much. I'm sorry that we didn't celebrate this holiday when he was alive. You have always been my support, you gave me love and guided me to good when I was afraid...