Modern Ocean Art by Anastasiya Bachmanova

Follow the Sun Art brings a feeling of peace, vibrancy, and joy into the spaces where people live and gather.

Based in Santa Cruz, California, artist Anastasiya Bachmanova paints the ocean and natural world in a style rooted in realism, utilizing contemporary elements such as brilliant colors and playful brushstrokes. Since 2014, Ana has worked as a professional artist, capturing inspiration from her beach and outdoor lifestyle.

The goal is simple: to help you slow down and notice the magic that is already around you, and, having spent nearly two decades immersed in the beauty of California’s Monterey Bay Area, Ana is perfectly suited for the task. 

Ana’s work strives to bring the feeling of being in nature into your everyday life, pieces that evoke the feeling of warm sunshine on your skin, the sight of an elegant pelican swooping over the sea, of playful waves lapping on an empty beach. The bright colors and dreamlike details are meant to inspire joy while coaxing your own memories, experiences, and imagination to the surface.

Nature-themed art has the power to keep our connection to the environment present in our everyday lives. When we notice and appreciate the places and creatures around us, we become more invested in caring for them. Ana believes that art can nurture that connection—and that our small positive actions have a rippling effect into our communities and the world around us.

Life is more meaningful when you surround yourself with art that you love!