Captured with roughly applied paint, Ksenia Sizaya's "Ondula" is inspired by the calming flow of a river. Linear textures were created using spatulas, calling to mind delicate shadows and reflections on the water's surface. "These patterns evoke the feeling of ripples and currents in the underwater realm," Sizaya explains. CB2 exclusive.

Ksenia Sizaya is a Montreal-based artist who was trained in St. Petersburg, Russia, and completed her master's degree in graphic art. Sizaya says her art is influenced by abstract expressionism and modernism. "I've always been a creative person, even as a small child. Design and art have always been a major part of my life." The artist is inspired by city life imagery and the outdoors.