Meet Viktoria Branchstone

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Viktoria Branchstone a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Viktoria, so happy to have you with us today and there is so much we want to ask you about. So many of us go through similar pain points throughout our journeys and so hearing about how others developed certain skills or qualities that we are struggling with can be helpful. Along those lines, we’d love to hear from you about how you developed your ability to take risk?

For me, risk grew out of curiosity and the desire to live fully. I’ve always felt pulled toward change. Like new places, new ideas, new ways of creating. And every time I stepped into the unknown, I expanded what was possible for me.

As an artist, risk feels like an essential tool. Trying unconventional materials, layering things that might not “work,” or showing a piece before I feel ready, constantly experimenting— all of it is risk. But I’ve learned that risk is just another name for growth. It’s how I keep moving forward.

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

I create under the name Branchstone, where my art lives at the intersection of painting and nature. I work with bark, branches, stones, and other found materials, layering them with paint to build textured, abstract pieces that carry memory, resilience, and place.

I like taking something overlooked or “broken” and letting it tell a new story. Each work is a quiet collaboration with nature, and no two pieces could ever be repeated. That sense of uniqueness, of something raw and alive, is what makes this work special to me.

Currently I’m working on a series that explores fire as both destruction and renewal, using charred wood as a central material. I’m also expanding how I share my art through local exhibitions, collaborations, and features like this one. My hope is that Branchstone continues to grow as both art and a voice for resilience, beauty, and memory.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Three things that really helped me:
– Curiosity: just keep following what sparks your interest.
– Resilience: don’t let failures stop you, they usually turn into fuel for the next step.
– Intuition: trust your gut, even when it feels risky.

My advice: practice those little by little, and you’ll surprise yourself with how far they take you.

Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?

Yes! I love connecting with people who are also inspired by nature, texture, and storytelling — whether that’s other artists, photographers, writers, or even local businesses who want to bring more art into their spaces. I’m also open to collaborations that tie art with community or meaningful causes.

If this resonates, the best way to reach me is through Instagram @branchstone.art or by email at [email protected]. I’d be excited to hear your ideas and see what we can create together.

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