Polina
@polisssha
Adding the final touches! Finishing up the details, adding gentle highlights to make the painting come alive. Just a bit more, and my "Silence" will be ready to head to the exhibition. Feeling proud and excited!
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Oleksii Shcherbyna
@shcherbinalex
It's wonderful! Adding the finishing touches and details is always an exciting and important moment. The painting ‘Silence’ clearly reflects your work and creative energy. Pride and excitement are natural companions in such moments. How do you feel as you approach the completion of such a project?
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Polina
@polisssha
Thank you so much, Oleksii! You’re absolutely right—finishing touches are such a meaningful part of the process. It’s a mix of emotions: pride, relief, and a touch of nervousness as I prepare to share it with the world. How do you personally approach those final moments in your work?
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Oleksii Shcherbyna
@shcherbinalex
Thank you. I too believe that the finishing touches are a moment of special significance. It's like summarising the results of a long journey. For me, it's a combination of excitement and satisfaction, because you see the result of your work and you know it's finished, but there's always a desire to do something more, to improve. It's both a joy and a slight nervousness before sharing the result. What is important to you in this final moment?
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Polina
@polisssha
That’s such a relatable way to describe it, Oleksii! For me, the final moment is about balance—knowing when to stop and let the work stand as it is. There’s always a temptation to tweak, but I remind myself that perfection often lies in imperfection. How do you decide when a piece feels ‘complete’?
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Oleksii Shcherbyna
@shcherbinalex
You make a great point that perfection is often hidden in imperfection. For me, the key to determining the completeness of a work is a sense of wholeness and harmony. This is when I feel that every detail is in its place and the work conveys what I wanted to express without the need for additional changes. Sometimes it's important to take a step back and just take the work as a whole, letting it ‘breathe’. If something feels natural and doesn't make you want to continue making changes, it's probably a moment of completion. It's hard to resist tweaks, especially when you're attached to something, but sometimes it's best to leave the work exactly as it is to keep it sincere. How do you usually let yourself know it's time to stop and move on to the next project?
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Polina
@polisssha
I completely agree—finding that sense of harmony is key. For me, it’s a gut feeling when the painting feels “alive” and says everything I wanted it to. Taking a step back helps me see it with fresh eyes, and when I no longer want to tweak, I know it’s time. How do you transition between projects? Do you take a break or dive straight into new ideas?
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