A study of depth and bold contrasts, Ksenia Sizaya's "Luthyia" makes a dynamic statement. The artist applies paint expressively, using brushes, palette knives, combs and spatulas to create loose, playful lines. "Skating on an outdoor lake leaves a path behind you, creating a human drawing on the landscape," Sizaya explains. "When the ice is fresh, it is like skating on a gemstone." 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.