Blog — Janina Vakhovich | Yani Art

Notes by Janina Vakhovich: process, inspiration, and what leads to the next painting — the artist’s voice, not a décor magazine.

18 July 2026This Is How I Paint the WorldBeauty doesn't exclude shadow.Read more

17 July 2026Space in Art — Why I Need Less Today to See MoreTen to fifteen years ago, I didn't understand the idea of "space" in art at all. Exhibitions with only one or two pieces on the wall felt too sparse to me. Boutiques with just a few items —…Read more

16 July 2026Why It's Better to Buy an Original Painting Than a PrintPrints are everywhere. Truly everywhere. I walk into a home-decor shop and think: "oh, that's the same print I've seen at three different friends' places, and on Pinterest." Pretty? Sometimes. Does…Read more

15 July 2026How to Choose a Painting for Your SpaceOn my memories, my emotions, and empty walls.Read more

14 July 2026How Can an Adult Start Drawing?How can an adult start drawing? First, pick your goalRead more

13 July 2026Is a Painting a Good Gift?Is a painting a good gift? My very subjective answer 🎁Read more

12 July 2026How Should You Look at a Painting in a Museum?How should you look at a painting in a museum? My very subjective answerRead more

11 July 2026What Is Composition in a Painting?What makes a painting "work"?Read more

10 July 2026Can I Allow Myself Abstraction?Abstract painting doesn't speak to everyone's heartRead more

9 July 2026Why Are Many Artists Only Appreciated After Death?Why are many creators only appreciated after they die?Read more

8 July 2026Why It's Worth Making Quick SketchesWhy sketch? On how a 10-second drawing can do more than a long portraitRead more

7 July 2026Drawing for Stress?Drawing for stress? Yes, but not for everyone (and that's OK)Read more

6 July 2026Why It's Worth Having Paintings at HomeWhy it's worth having paintings at home — and especially in a child's roomRead more

5 July 2026At What Age Should a Child Start Formal Drawing Lessons?At what age should a child start formal drawing lessons? [My story + advice for parents]Read more

4 July 2026Which Paints Are Easier to Work With, and Which Are Harder?My personal difficulty rankingRead more

3 July 2026Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Artists?AI already writes texts today, composes music, generates images. More and more often, the question comes up — can AI replace painters and visual creators?Read more

2 July 2026Why I Choose the Square FormatWhy do I love the square format?Read more

1 July 2026Is an Artist Without Formal Education Still an Artist?Can you call yourself an artist without graduating from an Academy of Fine Arts? Do you need a diploma to create art that someone will fall in love with?Read more

30 June 2026Why Do We Love Abstract Art? On Emotions, Imagination, and Hidden MeaningsWhen I was a child, I thought a good artist was one who could reproduce reality perfectly. The more a painting resembled a photograph — the greater my admiration.Read more