Orchid / Manipurapaint on silk by Lidia Mikhaylova Size: 20x20 About Lidia Mikhaylova I am a silk artist whose work focuses on the process, presence, and emotional depth of creation. I paint primarily with silk dyes and wax, exploring softness, light, and the fleeting nature of beauty. Alongside my studio practice, I teach silk painting workshops, where I help people reconnect with themselves through creativity and the freedom of making art without fixed rules. For

I received my Bachelor of Fine Art and a Masters of Public Administration from Eastern Michigan University

The path to Surfside Beach on Nantucket in July

This painting was inspired by Native American culture

even as efforts are made to intimidate and silence us

There is a lot of beauty in everyday life

and Serena

Road going on forever rutted by tractors

This image is printed on cold pressed textured paper

A fish and a fingerling - a painting showing motherly love in the style of Gond painting

This mixed media piece combines eco prints

The seasonal colors reflect in the water's surface

charming buildings glows under the light of a full moon