Oksana Shaternik

[ Watercolor artist · California ]

[ Meaningful moments in watercolor. Children, pets & family — originals, prints and portrait commissions. ]

[ touch the water · drag to paint ]

[ About the work ]

Every painting begins with a drop of water. I paint children, pets and families — the quiet, meaningful moments — in watercolor and gouache, by hand, in my California studio.

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Oksana holding a watercolor painting of a soft toy bunny

[ Commissions ]

Your moment, in watercolor

I paint custom watercolor portraits of children, pets and families from your photos. Tell me about the moment you'd like to keep, and I'll reply with sizes, prices and timing.

From $250

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[ How your painting arrives ]

Packed like a gift

[ Paint with me ]

Let the water do the work

Small, relaxed watercolor classes for beginners and curious painters — in my studio and online.

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Oksana in her studio in front of a wall of color swatches and paintings