KATE GRISHAKOVA

Kate Grishakova

Kate Grishakova

Artist & Painter

Biography

I am a professional artist and a member of the Slovak Union of Visual Arts (SVÚ) and the West Slovak Artists’ Association (ZVUZS). I also lead IWS Globe Young Art, the youth department of the International Watercolor Society.

As a full-time painter and co-representative of IWS Slovakia, I merge my artistic and managerial passions to foster the art community. I organize festivals, such as the Bratislava Festival, and international exhibitions to share my vision globally. I have held 14 solo exhibitions in Bratislava and participated in numerous group shows across Europe, North and South America, and Asia, with over 1000 paintings sold worldwide - buy my art on my Etsy shop.

My painting journey began in childhood at the Art School of Vladimir Potapov, and I have been dedicated to art my entire life. I work in a variety of media, including watercolor, oil, pastel, gouache, acrylic, and pencil.

My style is rooted in realism, enriched by a poetic and lyrical touch and elements of impressionism. I create vibrant works inspired by the world around me, by history, and by my inner emotions. I travel a lot, always searching for something beautiful, lively and transcendent. I try to capture fleeting moments of beauty, which is why I always carry my art materials with me and paint on plein air.

1994 I was born on 21st of November in Zhukovsky, Russia

2008 - 2016 Art School of Vladimir Potapov

2012 - 2016 Bachelor, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow, Russia

2016 - 2018 Engineer, University of Economics in Bratislava, Slovakia

Since 2018 I have been teaching painting courses for adults and children.

2022 I became a co-representative of the International Watercolor Society (IWS) in Slovakia and the Leader of the global youth department - IWS Globe Young Art

2024 I became a member of the Slovak Union of Visual Arts (SVÚ) and the West Slovak Artists’ Association (ZVUZS)

Current exhibitions

Collective exhibition «Salon 2026 COMPARATION»

Collective exhibition «Salon 2026 COMPARATION»

Exhibition of West Slovak Artists’ Association (ZVUZS).

March 21 - April 20, 2026

Levice Castle, Slovakia

International Art Festival Fineness

International Art Festival Fineness

International group exhibition 'Where matter becomes emotion'

April 17 - 19, 2026

Zabytkowa Kopalnia Ignacy, Rybnik, Poland

Unity Art Nations

Unity Art Nations

Group exhibition in Gallery Contemplor.

May 11 - 23, 2026

Vienna, Austria

Japan Nadeshiko Watercolor Triennale

Japan Nadeshiko Watercolor Triennale

International watercolor festival and group exhibition

May 11 - June 8, 2026

Kobe Port Tower, Kobe, Japan

Past Exhibitions