We had the good fortune of connecting with Daria Troshkina and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Daria, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
Since early childhood I have been fascinated by drawing and painting. In recent years, I have been fascinated by art history and have watched Baroque paintings with bated breath. Caravaggio and Rubens began to inspire me. For the past couple of years I have spent almost all of my time studying painting and practicing. I have just started my journey, but I plan to keep up the good work

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
As most creative people, I find it hard to single out what I’m proud of. It’s a long, hard journey where you’re more dissatisfied with what you’re doing. The most important thing is not to stop, even if the motivation disappears and it seems that everything is for nothing. I am very supported by my husband and he believes that I can achieve my goals. It’s too early to talk about any history of my own because I’m just getting started.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I am madly in love with Rome. Every corner and street here is steeped in history. For someone who is interested in painting and sculpture, the Borghese Gallery is one of the main places to visit. I don’t want to give specific recommendations, this city opens up for everyone in its own way. But the fact that it is one of the most beautiful and atmospheric cities is a fact.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
In my painting I rely on classical literature. The main themes of my art are tragic love, irreconcilable views, revenge and the torment of being. A book that has inspired me for many years and serves as my emotional storm is Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. The characters and their actions evoke conflicting feelings. The story is imbued with the bitterness of love and hopelessness.

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