Dad is Nearby by Tatyana Strokova, Acrylic on Canvas faces Lori’s great Aunt and Mother

Lori’s great Aunt and Mother both painted regularly throughout their lives

I painted at school and outside of classes

surface on rivers

The photo title is "Beyond This Place There Be Dragons" and it refers to unexplored territories

yet constantly and infinitely peaceful

Dad is Nearby by Tatyana Strokova, Acrylic on Canvas faces Lori’s great Aunt and Mother14 x 20 Original Artwork Acrylic on Canvas I was born in a very small city in eastern Russia. Received the profession of designer and teacher of drawing. For 10 years I worked as a designer and taught painting for young children. I believe that everything that happens in my life is not accidental. Being engaged with children, I watched how children perceive the world around them. Always bright, uncompromising with real emotions. As if they paint their