Elena Le Claire :Bio

 Elena 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. Noticing her creative spark, her father enrolled her in the local Art School—an inspiring hub run by working artists who provided not only guidance but also all the art supplies needed. It was there, in a place that celebrated individuality and expression, that Elena’s artistic soul began to flourish.

Growing up during Perestroika, through the political and economic country's 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.

In the early 2000s, Elena immigrated to the United States and began building the life she had always dreamed of. Nine years ago, she fulfilled a long-held goal by moving to Florida. Surrounded by beaches, parks, and radiant sunsets, she finds endless inspiration in the natural beauty around her.

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 voice as an artist. Creating art allows Elena to reconnect with her inner child, to feel joy, and to transcend space and time. Her work is rooted in a belief that we are all meant to rise above challenges and live life fully, creatively, and fearlessly. art. Noticing her creative spark, her father enrolled her in the local Art School—an inspiring hub run by working artists who provided not only guidance but also all the art supplies needed. It was there, in a place that celebrated individuality and expression, that Elena’s artistic soul began to flourish.

Growing up during Perestroika, through the political and economic country's 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.

In the early 2000s, Elena immigrated to the United States and began building the life she had always dreamed of. Nine years ago, she fulfilled a long-held goal by moving to Florida. Surrounded by beaches, parks, and radiant sunsets, she finds endless inspiration in the natural beauty around her.

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 voice as an artist. Creating art allows Elena to reconnect with her inner child, to feel joy, and to transcend space and time. Her work is rooted in a belief that we are all meant to rise above challenges and live life fully, creatively, and fearlessly.