ãCopyright Graham Owens 2006
Name: Irene Shpak
Born: 9th June 1983
I was born in Russia, moved to New Zealand with my family when I was 18, and now I live in London
Drawing: I have always loved drawing but I started taking it seriously only about 5 years ago. I mostly draw portraits as I enjoy creating expressions and different moods. I always use references for my drawings but I rarely try to make a perfect copy, photorealism is not important to me at all - if my drawings evoke feelings and thoughts, then I'm happy.
Favourite Artists: Renoir, Jack Vettriano, Banksy
Favourite Books: "Master and Margarita" by Bulgakov, "Dance, Dance, Dance" and "Wild Sheep Chase" by Haruki Murakami, all Marian Keyes's books
Favourite Movies: Notebook, Love Actually, Bridget Jones's Diary, Garden State
