Art blog

Unveiling of my portrait of scientist Erik Laxman at Savonlinna Town Hall
|Svetlana Ruoho
In January 2021, at a celebratory event held at Savonlinna City Hall, the historical portrait I painted of explorer Erik Laxman, who lived and worked in the 18th century, was... Read more...
Academy - where it all began
|Svetlana Ruoho
I remember, at 17, toiling through my final year of school: after school, I’d lug my painting supplies to art class, where models awaited, and the work was intense and... Read more...
Historical Portrait of Scientist Maupertuis Unveiled in Tornio
|Svetlana Ruoho
 On November 12, 2021, at the Maupertuis seminar in Tornio, I have the honor to present the artwork I painted and say a few words about it. The journey into... Read more...
The girl in the blue beret. The story of my family portrait, which happened years ago...
|Svetlana Ruoho
I was asked - Do you like painting portraits? Of course, I graduated from the painting department of the Repin Institute, which specializes in artistic portrait painting. Sometimes, even in... Read more...
Immortalize your journey by painting
|Svetlana Ruoho
When I travel, I always bring light drawing or painting supplies and sketch during the trip. The sketches make memories more vivid than photographs and serve as a basis for... Read more...