Hi! I am  Petra Balonova Scandura
 

I am a multimedia artist originally from the Czech Republic, creating from a place that feels deeply personal and honest. For many years I lived with chronic migraines, and it was through that struggle that I began listening more closely to my inner voice. Art became my way of expressing what words never could - and, over time, the more I created, the more I began to heal.

 

I work with wood as my canvas, using acrylics, ink, colored pencils, and my main technique, wood-burning. To finish my pieces, I often incorporate collage with vintage papers, feathers, dried flowers, or rhinestones. My work is deeply inspired by nature and how I perceive it from both the inside and outside world.

 

Working with wood has become my therapy space. It's where I allow things to unfold naturally, even when it gets messy - because it always does before something meaningful takes shape. In many ways, my process mirrors life itself: imperfect, raw, and ultimately transformative.

 

I live in the New York countryside, just an hour from the city, with my husband Charles and our dog Maya. 

 

I'm so grateful you're here, taking moment to step into my world. Thank you for being part of this journey - your presence means more than you know, and I hope you feel a little more of joy and love while you're here.