We were lucky to catch up with Elina Lukas recently and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Elina thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you open up about a risk you’ve taken – what it was like taking that risk, why you took the risk and how it turned out?

When I went back into art in my mid 20s, I dedicated several years to making art that is perceived as more popular. Art that is easy to understand and appreciate, the type of art that most people enjoy. After trying out different styles and techniques, I realised that I am never satisfied with the art I make – all because I was not creating it from the heart.

Two years ago I took the leap into the world of abstract art. Starting from scratch seemed like something I desperately needed, while also being something that could potentially fully block my creativity and my own belief in my creative gifts.

While I still have a long and exciting road ahead of me forging a name for myself and experimenting more with my art, I am the happiest at creating than ever before.

Elina, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I’m abstract artist based in a coastal town of Porto, Portugal. While I do have a daytime job in the art field, I also love painting and expressing my inner world through art. I work both in traditional mediums and digital, although I must admit that digital art has become my first love.

I adore creating dreamy abstract worlds that suck you in and make you want to get lost inside of. The beauty of abstracts is that you can truly see anything in them – the same piece will look different to each person that observes it.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

I want to bring you on a journey into a mysterious, enchanting, colourful world full of magic and surprises. The main goal for my art is to allow you to get lost in it, letting go of the idea of needing to understand.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

I am fortunate to know a variety of creatives in different fields. Some make art for a living and are extremely successful, others create out of pure passion. What I didn’t realise until quite recently is that each person’s path through creativity is different. I tried so many times to follow a pattern that worked for someone else, only to end up disappointed in my results, questioning whether I’m a failure.

It’s important to appreciate each step of the journey and understand that you are here for a reason. If you’re stuck and not experiencing progress, maybe you need to learn new skills instead of trying to “hack” your way through the algorithm.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://elinalukas.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elinalukas/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCClJTm84cAuY0nmLHALPOSg