My name is Elena Derksen, I am contemporary Canadian artist.
My fascination for art began in the third grade, watching my best friend drawing a princess. Ever since i was determined to be an artist. My skills and love for painting developed over the years and I enjoy how it helps me to connect with my inner self.
I was born and raised in Kazakhstan, where I enjoyed a happy childhood. At the age of 17 I moved to Germany where I met my husband, got married and had two kids. As a family, we decided to move to Canada, where we still reside, and I create my Art. I love to travel and enjoy other cultures.
My Art is influence by the places I have lived and visited. The style is abstract realism in a painterly style. I love to paint nature, animals, and people.