Meet Julia Popova | The Artist

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

Hi Julia, how has your perspective on work-life balance evolved over time?
Before becoming an artist I studied a lot and spent a lot of time with my husband and friends. We often visited exhibitions, museums, theaters and traveled. But I seriously decided to pursue a career and become an artist, as my soul asked me to show my thoughts and ideas to the world. I wanted to become part of the global art community. To come to my style in art, I began to work hard, for the past three years.

Of course, this affected our relationship with my husband, as I began to spend much less time with him, and more in the workshop, because I need to achieve results. We began to move away from each other. He also has a lot of work, but every evening he wants to spend with me. Unfortunately, I can no longer spend every evening with him, because I may get inspired spontaneously and working until night, or I can sit all day thinking through the concept and I have no time to be distracted by my husband.

At first it was difficult, but later we found a balance: now I make him go to the gym in the evenings and meet with his friends. He is accustomed to and greatly enjoys our every meeting!

As for my friends, I completely stopped communicating with them, since I spend all my energy on creating paintings. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a balance here.
The main thing is that I was able to establish a balance with my parents, because the family is the most valuable thing we have. Every Sunday I try to spend time with my family and surprise them with my new paintings and ideas!
Balance is important in all aspects of our lives, because we need to monitor physical health and mental health. You can’t exhaust yourself, even if you go to the goal, you can burn out.

Take care of yourself and find your right balance.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My soul tried for a very long time to find its calling, I tried different professions, but the love of art always prevailed. At first, I revealed my style through dance, but later I became drawn to the visual arts. I always wanted to surprise with new ideas, and to show my vision of this world. Most of all, I am proud of the fact that despite all life’s difficulties, I was able to reach my destiny and not get lost in the world of artificial values. My way has been through pain, denial, disappointment and insecurity. Overcoming self-doubt is not an easy task, you need the support of loved ones and satisfaction from the work done, if you like one of your own paintings, then you are on the right way! The most important lesson that I learned is that if there is inspiration, then you need to act immediately! Otherwise, the energy of the picture may disappear!

Of course, I want the world to just see my paintings and artistic photographs, through which I convey an understanding of eternity, love, passion, secret meanings …

I really want to convey to people that the Earth is fragile, and we have one planet for all of us.

My brand is a story about how to read between the lines and see deep meaning behind a beautiful picture.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
For me, the mecca is Manhattan, where I feel free and can suddenly catch inspiration. I won’t talk about the main attractions of the city, everyone already knows them. My route is in Midtown and Downtown. First of all, I would recommend starting at the Chelsea market for delicious lobsters and oysters for a great price, then walking along the High Line, stopping by the David Zwinger and Gagosian galleries, and then heading to Little Island to see this little wonder of the world. Be sure to stop by Artichoke Basille’s Pizza after a walk, so that later you have enough strength for the Whitney museum.

The next day, I would recommend starting with the Cafeteria, which is on the corner of Seventh Ave and 17th street, then heading to The Rubin Museum of Art to experience oriental culture. And then look into a nice vintage shop nearby. Towards ninth street, there is the atmospheric Raines Law Room bar, where you can try delicious cocktails, and then head to the RHD Rooftop Lounge to have fun with the other people!

One of the days is worth walking along the streets of Greenwich Village, visiting The MacDougal-Sullivan Gardens Historic District, eating favorite Joe’s Pizza at Carmine St and be sure to go to the Minetta Tavern to have a good laugh later at Comedy Cellar!

If you want to make a shopping, then it is better to go to the Soho area, a huge number of shops and restaurants will pleasantly surprise you.
I also like the Nolita district, where the cozy Elizabeth st and garden is located, I remember how my favorite perfume Le Labo was created there for the first time. It is better to have a bite to eat and relax there in The Musket Room.

Of course, the favorite area of Little Italy, where there is always a joyful atmosphere wherever you go, the best ice cream in the world and the funniest songs – just what you need to lift your spirits!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
All my adult life I have been surrounded by people who supported my path. These are my teachers, friends, family, but most of all support from my husband. I have read a huge number of books that taught me not to be afraid of anything and follow my inner voice.

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