My Story

I moved to the UK in 2005 and was immediately fascinated by its countryside, coastline, culture and changing light. Over the years, I visited many beautiful places across England, Scotland and Wales, collecting memories and impressions that would later find their way into my paintings.

My journey as an artist began after a life-changing personal experience while staying at a country golf hotel. In the main corridor was an original abstract painting that completely stopped me in my tracks. I stood there for a long time, absorbed by the brushstrokes, composition, colours and emotional impact of the work.

At that moment, something creative awakened within me. I knew in my heart that it was time to let the artist within me come alive.

I began my training through courses, workshops and many hours of practice, gradually developing my own artistic voice. I started exhibiting locally and sharing my work through international online galleries. Over time, my paintings began to find homes with private collectors in the UK, Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, the Middle East and Singapore.

I am inspired by the magical world we live in: the beauty of nature, the atmosphere of the landscape, the movement of water, the drama of the sky and the quiet moments that often go unnoticed.

Working with oils, acrylics and mixed media, I create semi-abstract landscapes, seascapes, abstracts and imaginative mixed media paintings. My work is led by feeling, colour, texture and the hope of creating an emotional connection with the person who chooses it.

Her paintings continue to reflect a love of colour, texture, nature and the quiet emotional connection between artwork and viewer.

Galina Zimmatore artist portrait
Galina Zimmatore artist portrait
Galina Zimmatore working with palette knife on textured painting
Galina Zimmatore working with palette knife on textured painting
Galina Zimmatore working on original paintings in her studio
Galina Zimmatore working on original paintings in her studio