About

Alyona Zheryakova is a Russian born painter and illustrator based in Weeki Wachee, Florida.
From web design to video editing, Alyona explored many different mediums while growing up. She studied at the University of West Florida, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts with a Minor in Fine Art in 2015.For the last six years, Alyona has been applying her skills towards growing her own business and artistic career. “CosmicBerry” has been her alias since 2011, the meaning of which unfolded to her with time. "Cosmic" is where she draws most of her inspiration - the awareness of the vast infinity that is our universe. "Berry" is something small, a product of nature on Earth, something that can be held. Combined, these two words sum up the idea behind Alyona's artwork - a piece of the cosmos, a tangible bit of the unknown. Her work explores themes of nature, death and rebirth, and Divine Feminine.
A performer at heart, Alyona enjoys live painting at music festivals and shows, completing full paintings while surrounded by hundreds of viewers and immersed in sound. Alyona has traveled all over the country sharing her work and connecting with different audiences.

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​My work encompasses drawing, painting, and digital illustration. A coalescence of elements of nature and ether, many of my paintings explore themes of conscious expansion and mysticism. Through sharing my art with the world I aim to inspire others to tap into their own well of infinite creative potential. I believe that as we find our way back to our hearts through community, art, music, and movement, we can truly heal ourselves and our beautiful planet.