1. Eva Shkolyarenko, age 15
Bouquet of Sunflowers
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Bouquet of Sunflowers is a bright and optimistic painting. Yellow and blue colors dominate in this piece, making it especially appealing and optimistic. The sunflower is a symbolic image in Ukraine, and makes it feel very cozy.
2. Ksenia Cherutsa, age 16
We Are From Ukraine
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
In We Are From Ukraine, the defender of the Ukrainian land rises above the wheat field. He may be a recent farmer who stood up to protect his land and fight for its freedom. The covered face symbolizes any soldier who loves his land.
3. Darya Ostroglyad, age 11
Angel of Ukraine
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Angel of Ukraine is silent, peaceful, and luminous. It symbolizes a belief in hope and love between all people. The young artist painted this angel as an appreciation to the American people for helping Ukraine during this hard time: an Angel with eyes closed praying for peace.
4. Margarita Usova, age 13
Stop the War!
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
In Stop the War!, Margarita pours her emotions into her painting. Through her artwork, she conveys her thoughts, dreams, and hopes for a peaceful future where the war is a distant memory. Margarita believes that soon, the devastating conflict will come to an end and Ukraine will bloom again.
5. Eva Petruk, age 13
The Berry Girl
Vinnitsa, Ukraine
In this captivating painting The Berry Girl, a young girl stands amid the quiet majesty of a winter forest, her white dress with vibrant hem evoking viburnum or mountain ash. Her fiery red hair streams behind her as she raises her arms, embracing nature. The painting captures harmony between nature and humanity, celebrating Ukrainian femininity and inner energy.
6. Amir, age 16, and Timur Akchurin, age 7
Eye of Ukraine
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Eye of Ukraine is a drawing by brothers Amir and Timur, patriotic and appealing. A peaceful sky and wheat field in the background make the eye travel all over the drawing before focusing on the trident in the middle. The three-pronged trident is a very old symbol of Ukrainian strength and national unity. The brothers include flowers in their art, which gives a positive feeling to this composition and hope for the future.
7. Anastasiya Stadnichenko, age 12
Defending My Homeland
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
“Against the War!” is written on the drawing Defending My Homeland. The young artist’s drawing reflects the feelings of fear and horror of war, but at the same time she is strong enough to challenge the war and defend her homeland. The angel represents the purity of the young girl’s spirit and thoughts.
8. Andriy, age 13
Kushugum, Ukraine
Andriy wrote: “My parents and I are on the bank of the Dnieper. Dawn. Fishing, a tent, soup on a bonfire, and parents nearby. It was possible a year ago.” The artist was a refugee—the family lost their house due to the war, and relocated to a safer area away from their hometown. More than seven million Ukrainian people have been displaced from their homes.
9. Alina Semenova, age 11
Cats and Tulips
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Cat and Tulips is a lovely painting from this young artist, simple and attractive. Bright colors create mood and curiosity to the story behind it. Just pretend to be a cat for a moment and enjoy the tulip field. Stay young!
10. Myroslava Malikh, age 12
War Is a Terrible Word
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
In War Is a Terrible Word, Myroslava’s love of drawing is evident, and brings out everything that is in her soul. She shows the horror through the eyes of a little girl: The girl’s strength and her spirit are depicted in color, but the war and its devastation are in black tones.
11. Oleksandra Filimonava, age 17
Dream about Peace
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Dream about Peace. A young Ukrainian woman is silently floating in the fields of wheat coming toward you. She is on her mission to save and protect her land; she has all her power and strength to fight and win. The angel’s wings make her versatile and light.
12. Maria Habelko, age 16
Building Peace
Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainec
Building Peace, a patriotic piece from this young artist, pictures an eagle, the symbol of the United States, and a stork, a symbol of peace in Ukraine: two birds flying together, like an elder brother watching out for a younger sister.
13. Katerina Nosal, age 15
Mother of Victory
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
In Mother of Victory, Katerina uses a minimum of colors, including yellow and blue, the colors of the Ukrainian flag. The black ink focuses on the main task of this mother trying to protect her children, her family, and her land. She is powerful and no obstacles will stop her from finishing her mission to achieve victory. Displaced by war, Katerina discovered digital art in Chernivtsi and held her first exhibition in Zaporizhzhia. Her art reflects her inner world, with each layer telling a story of hope for peace in Ukraine.
14. Oleksandra Skoritsa, age 12
Thank You For Supporting
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Thank You For Supporting is a vivid and optimistic art peace, symbolizing friendship and cooperation between the United States of America and Ukraine. Oleksandra is very proud of the good relationship between the two countries and appreciates all the help and support.
15. Maria, age 9
Ukrainian Woman
Kyiv, Ukraine
Ukrainian Woman is painted by Maria, who was the first child from a Ukrainian family for whom Sooner Hope Inc. provided financial support. Maria painted a proud Ukrainian woman as beautiful and bright, with a strong belief that victory is just around the corner, and that Ukraine will bloom again.
16. Nastya Sokurenko, age 18
My Favorite Sunflowers
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
My Favorite Sunflowers. The artist sees herself as a life-long artist, she has painted since she was nine years old and she is ready for art college now. Good luck Nastya! Sunflowers are sunny and warm, simple and elegant, to make you feel comfortable and cozy. Keep yourself sunny!
17. Klim Vagin, age 17
Ivan Kupala’s Night
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Ivan Kupala’s Night by Klim is a unique graphic style in black and red ink. This simple composition depicts the East Slavic folk holiday celebrated on the shortest night of the year. Gathering herbs, flowers, making garlands from flowers, dancing, jumping through fire, and bathing in water are common traditions during this holiday.
18. Stephania Magomedova, age 5
White Moon and Giraffe
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
White Moon and Giraffe. The bright and optimistic coloring of this art work makes you feel young! Stay young, follow your dreams, and make it happen.
19. Polina Shaitanova, age 16
Ukraine Is Our Strength
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Ukraine Is Our Strength is a very patriotic painting, and Polina is grateful for the support of her American friends. She believes this will bring Victory Day closer and that the long-awaited peace will come soon.
20. Eva Koval, age 10
Deer with Purple Flowers
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Deer with Purple Flowers. It is very cheerful and appealing art, full of fantasy and dreams of a young artist. Bright colors, the artist’s choice to alleviate the pressure of continuing war, makes you feel dreamy and optimistic.
21. Ksenia Cherutsa, age 16
Ukraine is United!
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Ukraine Is United!: This piece of art depicts Ukraine as a strong and united country, consisting of 27 regions. The heart belongs to the whole country, to the whole nation. The background is a field of wheat, which symbolizes the prosperity of Ukraine, and the blue sky is a symbol of peace.
22. Maria Serdyuk, age 21
The Day Will Come, The War Will End
Vilnyansk, Ukraine
The Day Will Come, The War Will End is a powerful graphic design, which reflects the hope and resilience of this young artist and of a poet. The title convinces us that better days are ahead. The image is a testament to the enduring spirit of the Ukrainian people, who have faced immense challenges but remain steadfast in their determination to rebuild and thrive. Through this drawing, Maria offers a message of hope and optimism, reminding us that even in the darkest times, there is always a brighter future to look forward to.
“Keep fighting—you are sure to win!
God helps you in your fight!
For fame and freedom march with you,
And right is on your side!”
—Text on the artwork by Taras Shevchenko, Ukrainian poet
23. Maria Serdyuk, age 21
Spirit of the Freedom!
Vilnyansk, Ukraine
Spirit of the Freedom! is a graphic design by Maria, who brought her creative vision to life through her drawings, experimenting with colors and shapes. Among the chaos of this war, the young artist remains resolute in her conviction that Ukraine will emerge victorious.
24. Maria Habelko, age 16
Cossack
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Cossack represents the Ukrainian warrior, one who has existed since the fifteenth century. Cossacks are free people who fiercely protected their land, supported Ukrainian culture, the church, and traditions. Stories about the courage and bravery of the Cossacks have been told far beyond the borders of their lands.
25. Eva Petruk, age 13
Patron
Vinnitsa, Ukraine
Patron is a lively Jack Russell terrier, who gained fame for all his remarkable work during the war. He has distinguished himself by finding and neutralizing mines, saving the lives of people and animals. In this painting, Patron is depicted wearing his special vest, with a playful glint in his eyes.
26. Olena Mishkovets, age 15
Stork’s Blessing
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Stork’s Blessing: For Ukrainians, the stork is a revered symbol of good luck, prosperity, and fertility, often associated with the arrival of spring and new life. It encompasses the values of loyalty, family, peace, spring, and birth. This artwork beautifully captures this cultural significance, showcasing the stork as a symbol of hope, joy, and new beginnings.
27. Maria, age 9
Ukrainian Family
Kyiv, Ukraine
Ukrainian Family depicted by the young artist Maria shows her family, which has been dislocated due to the war. It’s a terrible and hard decision to leave home, revealing the plight of refugees forced to flee but taking their cats, dogs, and birds, hoping to come back home soon.
