Oksana F.

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Born in Lvov, Ukraine in 1963, Oksana as a little girl moved frequently due to her stepfather's employment. Living with her family from Ukraine to Russia in Far East seaport Vladivostok in 1975, she explored many new areas and terrains.Her artistic mind captured the feel of light and shadows that has proved the base of her Impressionistic and realistic style. Since early childhood she has always sketched ideas for paintings as she went through her day. Her sketches found their way into detailed drawings and watercolor artworks. High School found her busy with art classes, art school and the school newspaper. Therefore she graduated as Most Artistic Student and began to explore her art studies. Four years at Art School in Nakhodka(Far East), then a 4years she studied and graduated in Fine Arts from a Vladivostok's college.
1983 - 1992 (full/time) Designer and Retoucher, State Publishing Organization; Vladivostok, Russia Designed illustrations for numerous journalist's and author's works and publications that appeared in newspapers and trade journals. Retouched and restored photographs for publication in various print media.
1992 - 1995 (full/time) Designer and Restorer. Naval and Maritime Museum; Vladivostok, Russia Restored photographs, drawings, and other objects for exhibition and display in 3 museums. Designed guide maps and information pamphlets for these museums.
2000 - 1995 (full/time) Art Teacher, Vocational School of Art; Vladivostok, Russia Used a hands-on approach to teach 35 middle and high level of students.
2000 - 2002 (full/time) Art instructor, New Power Computer Company; Kharkov, Ukraine Created, designed, and developed animations, images and characters for interactive computer's games. Supervised 8 designers.
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