Elizabeth Kawala, better known by her pen name, Elka, is a gifted artist who is praised for her large-scale original paintings. Sometimes as big as 8’ x 8’, her canvases are full of contemporary beauty and her natural talent makes it easy for her to paint any subject. She specializes in urban cityscapes, rural landscapes, and the ethereal seascape paintings of her “Sailing to Heaven” series, although she can paint just about anything in a vibrant, glimmering style. Part of the appeal of Elka’s paintings relates to the method of creation, which is full of positive energy, love, and joy. “My inspiration comes from the colors of nature and love of people with all my heart and soul. When planning a painting,” she explains, “I feel the canvas is expressing all the positive emotions felt while creating.” Elka’s artwork can be found around the world in private and corporate collections in Los Angeles, New York, London and Munich.