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My name is Olya Nik. I moved to New York from Russia a few years ago and was amazed by the city's vibe. I was happy to see people of all cultures and descents on the city streets who express themselves with their style so freely that I couldn’t resist making photographs and sketches and then completing the artworks in color at home.

I don’t have formal training in arts. However, I have always been interested in portraiture, and I have been sketching and drawing people and animals since my childhood. 

I started posting my drawings on Instagram a year ago when the lockdown happened. A theater where I directed a play at that time was closed, and I had to figure out what I wanted and could do in this situation. Posting my drawings was a solution for me, which attracted attention and people with the same interests.

I have a huge collection of drawings, which I keep posting to my Instagram often with a reference photo. I continue to create new paintings with colored pencils/pastels and watercolor. 

More info: Instagram

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The Bubble Makers At The Central Park

The Bubble Makers At The Central Park

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Dale
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is insanely good!! The colors in the bubbles are spot on fantastic job!!

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    FiestaBear
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the distant faded blurry background, makes me want to know what the buildings are.

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