ILIA is an accomplished artist, author, gardener and mentor who creates in every part of her life. Inspired by the creativity of her mother and grandfather through gardening, she learned at a mere three years of age and beyond that ‘life is a canvas’ upon which we create. Ilia weaves a very spiritual feeling into her writings, art and gardening. Schooled by independent teachers, predominately Mr. Grimes who held an MFA from Columbia University, she was rooted further in her work by teachings in Classical, Jazz, Big Band and more.

Following the lyrical pulse of life, when Ilia paints, creates digital fine art or writes, she listens to music. Influenced by Mozart, Vivaldi, Loeillet, Telemann, Purcell, Beethoven, Hayden, Bach, flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal, and old time jazz, among more, these sounds help breathe life into her poetic, painterly work. Also heavily influenced by writer, poet, photographer, musician, and filmmaker L. Ron Hubbard, whose rational philosophy has guided her life, as well as inventor and artist Leonardo Di Vinci – she dubs her style as Dreamscapes as it has different colors and flows-reminiscent of her varying high minded influences from art and musical composition to philosophy.

Ilia states, that she creates art in order to ‘inspire others to create and achieve their enlivening dreams.’ Indeed, her visions for her life, even beyond the canvas, are bright and noble. She adds, “I help other artists to make a living with their art because I found out that once I inspire others to create it elevates us all up higher-myself included. And- at times that person isn’t going to continue unless there is a way or even several ways in which for one to make a living with their art, so I like to help teach them to do that.”

Ilia has been helping creative and talented folks on a worldwide basis for twenty years, and only has positive feedback.

Her books range from modern day fairy tales, young adult fantasy fiction, how-to and guide books.

People, when seeing her Dreamscapes, gravitate to it, look at it, admire and continue to be drawn to it, looking and seeing more about it.

Ilia is a rare, grounded woman with a vision, and possessing of a trained skill and confidence in that vision, which speaks diligently- from the spirit to each work she creates- and from each work in turn to each client. It is with that understanding that we invite you to enjoy the exploration of this very vibrant and deserving artist.

Comments about ILIA's Dreamscapes:

- “Thanks for letting us visit the universe of your creations.” MR
- “Your Dreamscapes are unbelievably aesthetic! I don’t know how you create these, but they are really, truly a work of art. I can think of many classical musical pieces that could be played while viewing these – your dreamscapes are soothing and pleasing to the soul, as it were. They’re just gorgeous, and I’m utterly impressed with what they communicate. I could go on and on, but you’re really a superstar, ILIA. Your Art is off-the-charts!” L.T.
- “You are such a talented artist, ILIA, and the dreamscapes are fabulous!” T.D.
“This is my kind of art.” LDS
- “Your Art is Magic!!!” C.L.
- "You are very talented, my dear. VERY TALENTED.” V.L.

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I look forward to my future progress." RK

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