Elena Le Claire :Bio

Elena Le Claire was born and raised in Novokuznetsk, a city in Siberia where life was simple, but her imagination had no limits. From a young age, she found joy and freedom in art. Seeing her creative spark, her father enrolled her in the local Art School—an inspiring hub run by working artists who nurtured individuality and provided both guidance and materials. It was there that Elena’s artistic soul truly began to flourish.

Growing up during Perestroika, amid her country’s political and economic turmoil, Elena found solace in her creative world. Her favorite teacher, Sergey Nikolaevich Yakunin, left a lasting impression with his passion and dedication to both art and teaching—planting seeds of courage and expression that would guide her for life.

In the early 2000s, Elena immigrated to the United States to build the life she had always dreamed of. Nine years ago, she fulfilled a long-held goal by moving to Florida, where the beaches, parks, and radiant sunsets now serve as her endless source of inspiration.

In 2024, she joined the Mastery Art Program at the Milan Art Institute, a transformative experience that helped her breakthrough fears and limitations to find her true artistic voice.

Through her art, Elena reconnects with her inner child—embracing joy, wonder, and freedom. Her work is rooted in the belief that we are all meant to rise above challenges and live life fully, creatively, and fearlessly.