“Blooming” is a picturesque work of art, a portrait from the series “Unconquered”. I am Ukrainian, and my belonging to this nation fills me with pride and inspiration. Ukraine is a land where the threads of ancient history, rich traditions and original culture intertwine, creating a unique pattern that cannot be confused with anything else. My compatriots are people of amazing depth, in whose souls the subtlest perception of the beauty of nature, tender love for all living things and the indomitable strength of spirit inherent in noble warriors harmoniously coexist. They are the keepers of their hearth, ready with courage and dignity to defend themselves, their loved ones and their native land from any adversity. These emotions, these deep experiences, like invisible colors, formed the basis of my art series "Unconquered". Creating it, I sought to embody not just images, but the living souls of Ukrainians - people of different ages, destinies and generations, united by an unquenchable love for their country. Each portrait in this series is not only a face, but also a story carved into the features, eyes, and subtle folds of skin. This is a gallery of characters, where tenderness coexists with determination, and dreaminess with an unyielding will. The portrait of the Ukrainian was painted from nature, in the Impressionism style, on high-quality linen canvas, oil paints of the English company "Winsor & Nevton" in 1999.