In "Velluda," Ksenia Sizaya reimagines birds playing in snow using thick, tactile layers of paint and broad brushstrokes. Billowing white texture contrasts with the dynamic brushwork underneath, evoking the essence of early spring. "The birds' wings catch the snow and pale morning light, and they are lost in clouds of flakes and ice crystals. Their joy is contagious," the artist explains. CB2 exclusive.

Ksenia Sizaya is a Montreal-based artist who was trained in St. Petersburg, Russia, and completed her master's degree in graphic art. Sizaya says her art is influenced by abstract expressionism and modernism. "I've always been a creative person, even as a small child. Design and art have always been a major part of my life." The artist is inspired by city life imagery and the outdoors.