Hello! I'm Dr. Halyna Vakulenko, Ukrainian & Canadian
cardiologist and visual artist. I'm living at Montreal area, Canada. I'm
trained on Impressionists masterpieces by my amazing teacher Hervé Teboul I'm
passionate about painting & photography. It makes me happy.
I grew up in Ukraine. My parents, doctor & engineer,
gave me the best education as possible. I did 8 years of piano, 6 years of
classic ballet, I played table tennis since 10 y.o & participated at
national junior & students’ competition.
I never did paint before. About 10 y.a. I went throw
difficult time; I had issue with my personal life & my health. God has
directed me to beautiful art galery of Hervé Teboul (Montreal, Canada). I went in, and few minutes
later I took my subscription for painting classes. When I see this event of
2017 back, I believe at Destiny: I went to commercial center at heart of
Montreal to help with appointment of famous cardiologist for my close friend, I
as my Gift back, I discovered my talent for painting.
Painting has healed me & help me discover new horizons.
This July 2025 I did my first exposition. I was selected for
exposition 'Summer of Colors' at Ambigu Galery, Montreal, Canada
What the Jury wrote about me:
Ukrainian origin painter and photographer, Dr. Halyna
Vakulenko offers a vibrant and deeply human perspective on the world. Her work,
infused post-impressionist influences, often evokes the emotional intensity and
expressive force of Van Gogh. With dynamic brushstrokes, and bold colors, she
brings to life poetic landscapes and everyday scenes filled with
sensitivity....
... A scientist by training and an artist by calling, Halyna
weaves a sincere and moving dialogue between art and reality.
My Artistic Journey is continuing....
In beginning of August 2025, I went to Murat, France: I was accepted to show my art at 'Art en Cantal Festival'. I did painting at behind the public, at Murat center town, as well I exposed my paintings at local gallery.
I'm applying also for MoCA Association Special Price to show also my talent as a photographer, parfum creator (workshop at Grace, France), writer (my book 'How to Find Happiness at Everyday Routine' writing initially at French at 2017 with my original paintings & sketches is in preparation to be published in French, English, Spanish); volunteer worker, translator (I'm speaking 5 languages, 4 of then are fluids // I'm preparing the English, French translation and publication the very famous and popular book of massage in Ukraine, wrote by my mom , my brother and me), sponsor to support children to discover art; my sport achievements (Gold Medal in Pan American Master Games 2024 in table tennis; Gold Medal in Pan American Dragon Boat Games, community division 2025); as well as trusted friend, full of love mama & daughter, and Doctor loved by my Patients.