Painting #2 for consideration
 

Painting #3 for consideration

1965 ? born in Russia, Altaisky Krai. 
1983-1989 ? studied at the Novoaltaisky Art College.
1984- 1986 ? served in the Army.
1989-1990 ? taught as a professor of drawing in the Novoaltaisky Art College.
1990 ? 1995-studied at the Russian Academy of Fine Arts.

 Exhibitions:

First All-Russian Academy of Fine Arts Exhibition ?1994, Manezh, Moscow;
First personal exhibition in the ìSeven Nailsî Gallery ? 1994, Russian-American Press Center, Moscow;
Personal exhibition ? 1994, Central House of Artists, Moscow;
ìYoung Artists of Siberiaî ? 1995, Slavic Cultural Center, Moscow;
ìExhibition of the fourî ? 1996, Central House of Artists, Moscow;
Personal exhibition ? 1999, State Exhibition Hall ìZamoskvorechjeî, Moscow;

Monumental works: Christ of the Savior Cathedral, Moscow, the Czar Gates.

Works by the artist are in included in collections of the Russian Fine Arts Academy and in private collections in Russia, France, England, Italy and other countries.

ARTISTíS BIOGRAPHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

Where were you born?
Russia, Altaisky Krai, Shipukovsky region, Hlopunovo village.

Where do you live presently?
Now I live and work in Kosterevo village, Vladimir region.

Please describe your artwork.
My paintings are mainly not multicolored, almost monochromatic graphic works. 
The subject matter in my works is usually taken from real life.

What is your favorite technique?
Mixed media; oil on canvas, sepia.

Which artistic medium is your favorite to express yourself?
Realism.

What event inspired you to become a professional artist and at what age were you when that event occurred? 
It happened spontaneously, by itself.

What has been the most fortunate event that has happened in your art career?
Russian North. ???? (The answer does not correspond to the question ? M.A.)

Who has been the most influential person in shaping your artwork?
M. Vrubel (Russian painter), A. Tarkovsky (film director and producer), E. Woyt.

What is your favorite subject for your art?
At this moment ? Russian province.

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