Tetyana Hubska
Tetyana Hubska didn’t always see herself as an artist. Growing up in a home brimming with creativity—a mother who sang in a local choir and a father with a deep love for music—Tetyana was surrounded by artistic influence from an early age. "Our neighborhood was full of older kids who were artists, crafters, and musicians. It was just part of the environment," she recalls. Despite attending music school and being steeped in the arts, Tetyana always felt more analytical. "I never really considered myself an artist. I didn’t think I had the talent or practice that others did."
But when the world came to a standstill during the 2020 lockdown, something shifted. "Suddenly, I had this rare chance to just stop and explore things I’d never made time for before," Tetyana shares. This unexpected pause in life became a turning point, allowing her to dive into the world of art—a world she had always been on the edges of but never fully embraced.
She began experimenting with acrylics and oils, painting landscapes, flowers, and still lives. But it wasn’t until she stumbled upon botanical watercolors that she found her true artistic calling. "There was something about the detail and the calmness of painting botanicals that just clicked for me," Tetyana explains. It was during this time that she discovered Nataliia Kupchyk’s classes. "Taking classes with Nataliia was transformative. Her guidance wasn’t just about technique—it was about building confidence. She made me believe that my work was worth sharing."
As a self-taught artist, Tetyana had always struggled with doubts about whether her work was "good enough" to be shown to the world. "There’s this constant inner critic that tells you it’s not good enough, that it’s not worth putting out there," she admits. But Kupchyk’s classes provided the formal training and validation she needed to silence that critic. "For the first time, I felt proud of what I was creating. I started to see my work in a new light."
Her artistic journey didn’t stop there. Alongside her botanical work, Tetyana began exploring digital collage—a medium that opened up entirely new avenues for expression. "Digital collage allows me to explore themes that are deeply personal, like societal dynamics, personal struggle, and philosophical reflections," she explains. Under the mentorship of Taras Haida, Tetyana has been honing her skills in this medium, using it to tell stories that are vivid, complex, and emotionally resonant. "It’s a way for me to express ideas that are difficult to put into words."
Art, for Tetyana, has become a bridge between her inner world and the outside reality. "It’s my way of processing everything—my thoughts, my emotions, the things happening around me," she shares. The act of creating has become both a meditative and expressive practice that grounds her, especially during times of anxiety and trauma. "Art gives me clarity and a sense of purpose. It helps me make sense of things that feel overwhelming."
But beyond personal expression, Tetyana is driven by a desire to connect with others. "I want my work to evoke emotions, to provoke thought, to make people stop and reflect," she says. It’s this passion for connection that fuels her dedication to her craft.
Looking ahead, Tetyana is excited about what the future holds. "I want to revisit expressive movements and quick painting techniques in watercolors, acrylics, and oils. There’s something about spontaneity and energy in those mediums that I’m eager to explore," she reveals. At the same time, she plans to continue pushing the boundaries of digital collage. "I want to keep challenging myself—and my audience. If my work can make someone pause and think, then I’ve done my job."
What began as an unexpected exploration during a global lockdown has blossomed into a full-fledged artistic journey for Tetyana Hubska. "It’s funny how life works. I never saw myself as an artist, but now I can’t imagine not creating," she reflects. And as she continues to evolve and grow, both she and her audience are discovering just how powerful and transformative art can be.
