Art exists only to communicate
a spiritual message. - Alphonse Mucha
"🎨 My art is anonymous. 🤫
I'm thrilled to be contributing two artworks for @northvanarts Annual FUNdraiser, Anonymous Art Show. 🖼️ All 8"x 8" originals are $120 each, and the artist remains a mystery until you buy it! Can you guess which are mine?
Sneak Preview: Saturday, November 22, 12 pm -4pm. Visit CityScape Gallery to view all the works in person. Enjoy pastries, coffee and tea
⏰ Sale Starts: Thursday, November 27 at 7pm - Be Ready, they go quick!
Buy local, support fantastic art programs and local artists like me.
My creative process is both intuitive and deliberate—each piece emerges layer by layer, shaped by spontaneous gestures and thoughtful revisions. My studio is filled with the gentle rhythms of music, the play of shifting light, and the textures of natural materials that find their way into my compositions. I believe that art is both a sanctuary and a celebration, a place where imagination and observation merge on canvas.
Nature Awakening in Spring
The inspiration for my largest acrylic piece came from the awakening of nature in spring, first tempting me with the warmth of yellow. I explored the full gradation of analogous hues—from green and yellow-green through yellow, yellow-orange, and orange—capturing every value and saturation of yellow across the canvas. By varying the proportions of flower shapes, I created points of emphasis, with the palest daffodil in the foreground symbolizing nostalgia and alienation, much like Vincent van Gogh’s Irises, where a lone white iris among blue ones suggests loneliness.
The composition forms a horizontal V-shape, guiding the viewer’s eye into the scene. During the sketching phase, I used a monochromatic blue as negative space and realized it could have been an alternative approach for the entire piece. Bright red tulips punctuate the composition, adding contrast and visual engagement. Through simple, organic lines, I aimed to infuse the work with rhythm and unity—reflecting the natural harmony I observed in the world around me.
Welcome to My World of Drawings
Step into a space where lines tell stories and every sketch holds a moment. My drawings explore emotion, imagination, and the quiet beauty in everyday life—sometimes playful, sometimes reflective, always personal.
Here, simple lines grow into stories—some quiet, some bold. From delicate cheries swaying in unseen breezes to ripe tomatoes bursting with color and life, my drawings celebrate the beauty tucked into everyday moments. I draw what moves me: nature, memory, and the little things we often pass by. Thanks for visiting—feel free to wander, wonder, and stay a while. 🎨🌷🍅
Acrylic series of my ripe cherries hanging from a branch are just a happy expression of its beauty and its taste - the sweetness of it. We become what we eat, and cherries are a healthy, rich choice of summer snacks. Enjoy!
The painter should not paint what he sees, but what will be seen. – Paul Klee
Abstract art is not the creation of another reality but the true vision of reality. – Piet Mondrain
Indigenous art. The most important aspect of Indigenous art for me is the story it tells. Learning about First Nations’ expressions rooted in the cultural heritage reflecting their connection to the lad, spirituality and history resonates with me.
Totem Poles. Contemporary totem pole art carries profound cultural significance for Native Canadians. In my work, I do not attempt to replicate their traditions, but rather to observe and reflect upon their style. To me, totem poles embody a sense of being grounded, connected to nature, and steadfast in protecting cultural identity. I chose a grayscale palette as a metaphor for sorrow—a quiet expression of how deeply I grieve for the injustices endured by Indigenous peoples in this land we share and call home.
This pencil drawing, inspired by Piet Mondrian’s Gray Tree, captures the skeletal essence of a tree through a network of intersecting lines and minimal tonal shading. Like Mondrian’s 1911 work, it reduces the natural form to its underlying structure, where branches dissolve into a rhythmic lattice of angular and curved strokes. The trunk anchors the composition, while the radiating lines suggest both the organic spread of branches and the artist’s movement toward abstraction. The sparse, textured background allows the viewer to focus on the interplay between line, space, and implied form — echoing Mondrian’s transition from naturalistic representation toward the distilled geometry that would later define his mature style.
ABOUT ME
Aldona is an enthusiastic art creator and has always been an art enthusiast admiring artwork of great artists visiting famous galleries throughout the world e.g. the Louvre, Tate Gallery in London, The Art Institute of Chicago, and the Metropolitan Museum in NYC just to name a few. She lives in Vancouver where nature is her source of inspiration. She holds a Masters in Geography and Regional Studies from the University of Warsaw. Over the past ten years she has developed an art interest and now she attends Emily Carr University of Art and Design to broaden her artistic horizons. Soon enough she will complete the Fine Art Certificate. She works in vivid colours and uses bold brushstrokes looking to weave together new reciprocal connections. Her continuing dynamic artistic vision characterized by rich colour palette and ability to convey deep emotions and narratives offers a compelling exploration of human identity.
Her compositions often feature a harmonious balance between realism and abstraction. Drawing inspiration from the beauty and intricacies of the natural world she creates pieces that evoke a sense of wonder and introspection. Painting predominantly with Acrylic on Canvas she hopes to inspire thought and to evoke the viewers’ emotions through visual imagery. She continues to challenge herself and shares her knowledge and inspiration. While Aldona is not painting or creating some form of art, she teaches English as a Second Language. She views teaching and learning as a dynamic and interactive process. She creates a trusting atmosphere through sensitivity to students’ strengths, weaknesses, and personal learning styles. Aldona tries to engage students through humour and activities designed for maximum interaction in large and small groups.
