Hey! I’m Olena, the artist behind Art of Saki. Ever since I can remember, I’ve loved drawing, painting, and exploring new places. I spent most of my childhood between Ukraine and Milan, Italy—sketching in my cozy home in Kyiv during the winters and running through the fields at my grandparents’ countryside house in the summers. In Milan, I discovered a deep passion for anime and manga. I spent hours drawing my favourite characters, and even created my own, one of whom was named Saki—who inspired the name Art of Saki. Anime and manga became a huge part of my artistic journey, shaping my style and keeping my creativity alive.

After graduating from an artistic high school, I hit a bit of a creative block, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with my life. I tried different career paths to figure it out and even moved to London to shake things up with new experiences and challenges. But deep down, I always knew that one day, I’d find my way back to art.

Finally, a couple of years ago, many puzzle pieces of my life came together, and my artistic self blossomed after all those years of hibernation. I felt ready to fully embrace my creative side and commit to my art in a way that felt real and inspired. Now, living in beautiful Puglia, Italy, I recreate the places I visit through my own eyes, adding a touch of magic to share the wonder I feel when I’m there. I love using my own photography and personal memories as inspiration, so each piece reflects my experiences. My hope is that my art brings a little joy and inspires you to find beauty in the everyday and maybe even discover new corners of the world for yourself!