Mariia Raskin

Joined Artfinder: June 2022

Artworks for sale: 105

Turkey

Updates from Mariia Raskin's studio

  • ⚙️ Behind the Characters

    ⚙️ Behind the Characters

    A small glimpse into how my abstract, fantasy-inspired characters come to life. In this collage, you can see the initial pencil sketches, where I work on proportions and anatomy, alongside the finished portraits in color. I never know in advance how the final piece will look or which colors I’ll choose. Everything develops spontaneously during the process, and a lot depends on the background I select for each character, it plays a key role in shaping the final image.

    01 April 2026
    ✏️ From Sketch to Color

    ✏️ From Sketch to Color

    Here I’m showing the transition from my pencil portrait sketches to the finished color artworks. Creating these imaginative characters is always an exciting process, especially because the color decisions often come intuitively while I’m working. Each piece evolves step by step, turning a simple drawing into a fully developed image.

    01 April 2026
    🎨 Where My Portraits Begin

    🎨 Where My Portraits Begin

    A look into my process of creating abstract portraits. Interestingly, the ideas don’t come first, they emerge during the process itself. It all starts with a richly textured, colored background that I create using water and fluid oil paint. I begin with a basic anatomical sketch of the head, then paint it in a single color using different tonal values. This tonal study helps guide the final color work. After that, I transfer the drawing onto the background and develop it in color, balancing it with the tones and mood of the surface. The final result is never predictable, it’s always a mix of intuition, chance, and imagination.

    01 April 2026

    🎥 Mixed Media Diptych Close-Up

    Take a closer look at this small-scale mixed media diptych on paper, shown from every angle in the video. The backgrounds are created using a fluid oil technique, layered with collage and hand-crocheted lace elements. In this piece, I also experimented with extra heavy gel for the first time, adding subtle raised details and a more tactile, dimensional surface. Each artwork is small in size, but can be beautifully elevated with a larger mat, giving it a more substantial presence on the wall.

    22 March 2026
    ✂️ Building Layers with Collage

    ✂️ Building Layers with Collage

    My process often starts with creating textured collage elements directly on paper. I build the composition first, then develop it further with acrylic paint, adding details, shapes, and rhythm. It’s a very engaging, almost playful process, where the final result always brings an element of surprise.

    19 March 2026
    🎨 From Blank Paper to Artwork

    🎨 From Blank Paper to Artwork

    A glimpse into my process of creating mixed media botanical diptych on paper from scratch. I don’t use AI or sketches, the process is fully intuitive, and I never know how the final piece will look. I build each composition organically, using hand-crocheted lace and collage elements to create texture and depth. Every piece is a one-of-a-kind, fully human-made work.

    19 March 2026
    🌿 Calm Colors, Living Textures

    🌿 Calm Colors, Living Textures

    Working in blue-green tones always brings a sense of calm and balance. Here I continue developing the collage, intuitively painting over and refining the forms. Every detail is created by hand, from the first layer to the final touches, making each artwork truly original.

    19 March 2026
    🖌️🧵 Triptych in the Making

    🖌️🧵 Triptych in the Making

    A look into my process of creating earthy-tones triptych from the very beginning. I start by building textured surfaces using fluid oil paint, then add hand-crocheted lace elements and develop the composition with acrylic. Layer by layer, the piece comes together into a cohesive, tactile artwork.

    19 March 2026

    🍃Neutral Botanical Set of 3 in Mixed Media

    A closer look at my handcrafted botanical triptych in calm, earthy ochre-grey tones. This small-scale mixed media set is created on paper, combining fluid oil-painted backgrounds with acrylic details and hand-crocheted cotton lace, used as collage to form delicate tropical plant motifs. The neutral palette creates a soft, grounded, and meditative atmosphere. In this video, I show the artworks from different angles and in close-up, so you can fully appreciate the textures, layers, and tactile quality of each piece.

    19 March 2026

    🌿Warm Botanical Triptych With Cotton Lace

    A closer look at my handcrafted botanical triptych in warm ochre and orange tones. This small-scale mixed media set is created on paper, combining fluid oil-painted backgrounds with acrylic details and hand-crocheted cotton lace, used as collage to form delicate plant motifs. The palette brings a sense of warmth, calm, and a cozy, sunlit atmosphere. In this video, I show the artworks from different angles and in close-up, so you can fully appreciate the textures, layers, and tactile quality of each piece.

    19 March 2026

    🦋 Handcrafted Butterfly Set Of 3

    In this video, I’m sharing a closer look at one of my small-scale mixed media triptychs featuring delicate, semi-abstract butterflies. Each piece is created on paper using a combination of techniques. The backgrounds are painted in a fluid oil technique, while the butterfly contours are carefully drawn in acrylic. What makes this work especially unique is the use of hand-crocheted cotton lace, which I incorporate as collage elements to form the intricate patterns on the wings.

    19 March 2026

    🦋Tropical Butterfly | Artwork on Paper Showcase

    Watch as I bring my butterfly series to life on paper, combining oil, acrylic, and watercolor to create vibrant, whimsical wings and intricate patterns.

    08 September 2025