My name is Lyudmyla (Lyuda) Morhun. I was born and grew up in Ukraine. My whole life there, I was surrounded by very crafty, artistic people. Ukrainian cross stitched shirts and painted eggs are well known in the world. My life as an artist began in 4th grade when I was chosen to represent my school at the regional student's fashion design competition. The victory at this event decided my future. I knew I wanted to be a designer. Growing up in the Soviet Union where people couldn't buy nice clothes inspired me to create clothes myself. I spent the first 7 years of my life in the village surrounded by beautiful landscapes that inspired me to draw. 

During my high school years, my love of art developed into a lifelong obsession. I attended a four-year art school in my town, where I studied drawing, painting, sculpture, national crafts, and fashion design. I proceeded to get a master's degree in fashion design and construction from Podillya Technological University, in Ukraine. After graduation, I worked as a designer at a few small companies and wedding salons, but teaching was my true calling. Teaching at an art school allowed me to share my love of art with others.

At 25, I immigrated to the United States, where I continue pursuing my art career and teaching. But the life of an immigrant is full of struggle. For many years, I had to work hard and study at the same time and developed physical disabilities that lead me to a long lasting depression. Art helped me see the light at the end of the tunnel. It practically saved me. When I felt the worst I painted, and it got me through hard times. Through my paintings, I wanted to show the bright side of our existence. I realized that it doesn't matter how hard life gets, happiness is always around the corner, we just have to look for it.