Nadejda Pastoukhova works in the ancient technique of encaustic painting on canvas, which reminds of the texture of a wall fresco, with a matte surface finish. This technique allows her to create a monochrome atmosphere with a light blur around the subjects of her compositions.

Having a particular interest for the simple subjets which go straight to the essential, no matter what the theme of the painting is, Nadejda Pastoukhova draws her inspiration from her childhood memories: familiar faces, locations of her travels, special atmospheres, simple and banal objects which have a distinctive importance for her. In each painting, she tries to communicate to the viewer a state of serenity and calm.