Born in Moscow, Irina Sharifi started painting at an early age. The early inspiration of her work was from master artists such as Repin, Serov, and Monet. Her talent and inspiration were further perfected with formal training at the Moscow Art University, which was named after Sergei Stroganov.

Sharifi strives to capture the tranquility of nature's beauty with a unique combination of detail and subtle tones reflected in harmony with the use of watercolor and oil. With her work she focuses on contrast with soothing colors that blend into cool tones or crisp detail.

Irina Sharifi resides in the rolling woodlands of northeastern Pennsylvania, where she continues to draw inspiration from the beauty of nature a...