The paintings of Maya Eventov are so rich with colour, light and detail that they reflect not only an extraordinary draftsmanship but also a sense of artistic well being and happiness. In the hands of this artist, interiors and still life become extraordinary. The chairs, flowers, harps and Roman pillars take on personas that are sophisticated and rich while also whimsical and fun. Each element has its own independent existence within a unified painting.
Maya Eventov began her training as a child in the art of Leningrad (now St Petersburg), where she learned painting, drawing and composition. After excelling in art, Maya was accepted at the prestigious Leningrad High College of Art and Design. Having graduated in 1987 with a Masters Degree in graphic art, Maya worked professionally as a children's book illustrator and wallpaper designer. She also took part in the creation of the murals for cinema and concert halls in Leningrad, Moscow, Erevan and Komsomolsk-na-Amure.
In 1990 Maya emigrated to Canada, where she now lives with her husband and two children. Maya loves the rich, bold and bright colours of the Mediterranean and often portrays scenes of her travel in her work.
She primarily works in watercolours and oil paint and has developed a unique technique combining oil paint with etching. Maya's watercolours were published in Valencia, Spain and were introduced as prints for the first time in Europe at Birmingham Art Show '98, in Great Britain.
