About me

I'm Marina Dowden, a self-taught painter from Prague (Czech Republic). I work with a variety of painting mediums such as soft pastels, acrylic, oil. I started my career path as a teacher of music, went on to study linguistics and after my graduation became a teacher of English only to discover later in life that it is art that fascinates me the most. It is painting that gives me the opportunity to experiment, to explore, to experience feeling of freedom.

I view painting as the ultimate expression of freedom. Each brushstroke is a testament to my belief in the liberating power of art, capturing the essence of fleeting moments with a vivid, emotive palette. There are no walls, no boundaries in art. My fans say that I create from my heart. My passion towards artwork over the years has helped me to develop a style which is constantly changing and evolving.

Born in Baku to an Armenian family I'm fascinated by both the sea and the mountains. I draw inspiration from nature, travelling, music, books, films, memories and photography, from other artists and their artwork. The painting style that captivates me the most is impressionism that aims to depict the transience of light, and to capture scenes of life and the natural world in their ever-shifting conditions.