About me

I am 34 years old, dedicated to my work and studies.
Since 2009 I decided to expand my education as a Fine Artist entering the digital world of art and internet studies
of Web Design / Developing.
I enjoy working in an environment that allows me to be challenged and utilize my creative side.

Education

1991 - 1996 Russian State University of Fine Arts, Orenburg, Russia.
Master of Fine Arts Degree with Major in Painting.

1998-1999 Orenburg Government University, Russia. Interior design and architecture.

2003 - Orenburg Ceramic Studio, Russia. Decorative ceramic.

2009 - present - Evergreen Valley College, San Jose CA.
Student of Computer and Information Technology / Digital Media Design.

Work Experience

1996-1997 Graphic Designer. Advertising

1997-1998 Instructor, Orenburg High School #59 , Russia. Academic Painting and Drawing, Architectural, Technical and Mechanical Drawing.

1998-2003 Stage Design Artist, Orenburg Government University, Russia. University Plays, National Performing Artists, Competitions, Government functions and various Festivals.

1996 - present Self employed artist, fine arts painter, graphic designer and art instructor.

Awards

"Artist of the Year 2008" 1st place at Los Gatos Art Association.

Membership

"Oil Painters of America"

Art works Display

Legacy Fine Art Publishing Artist`s Representative
516 North Euclid,
Ontario CA 91762

Images Fine Art Gallery
900 Front Street C-1
  Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii 96761
Phone: (808) 662-0884

"Old Town Gallery"
130 Main Street Seal Beach, CA 90740
Toll-Free: 877-594-0441

Alexander´s Fine Art
608 Main Street Pleasanton, CA,
Phone: (925) 846-6015

San Francisco City Hall Mayor`s Communication Center 2nd floor

Press

• The Painting Gourmet Show. Television Interview hosted by Darlene Carmen.
  Televised on Comcast Channel 15, Universityhouse Channel 9411, KMVT15.
• Art Business News Magazine
  Publication as Emerging Artist

My story

As far back as I can remember, I drew and painted all of the time. My family lived in Magadan, Russia. Around the age of 5 I wanted to study art. My mom took me to Magadan Art School so that I could take an entrance examination. The president of this Art School said that I do not have the talent to study Art. This was my first ever experience in the Art world. Anyways, I was too young to let it affect me deeply at that time and I continued to enjoy painting.

My serious Art studies began at the Samara Art School in my pre-teen age years. During my 1st year of education I was rated at the top of the entire school for sculpture that I loved so much.

Later my family moved to Orenburg where I focused on watercolor and gouache. At the age of fifteen I studied academic drawing, classic painting, folk Russian Art, anatomy, composition, world art history, technical drawing, perspective, and sculpture at Orenburg Art College. This course of education was for 5 years and I became a degreed art instructor.

I worked as an Art and Technical drawing instructor at High School in Orenburg. At the age of 21 I worked at Orenburg University creating show decorations for the stage plays and performances. It was a fun time to work with stage decorations for popular singers, musicians, and bands. During this time I also spent one year studying interior/exterior design and hand crafted ceramics and also worked there. Also, I was employed in our family´s little restaurant, and then later in a 24/7 operating store working throughout weekends working very hard with my mother. I stopped my studies to be able to earn money for basic things.

Life was difficult in Orenburg and I always carried my dream, to paint my own desires and to study more, to live my life in freedom where I can be a part of team that makes me feel that I am valuable where my ideas and talent count. I had my goal completely to change my life. I arrived to live with my love and love for art in California.

I did not develop my own style of painting until 2007, because customers in Russia usually prefer copies of old famous master´s works and portraits on canvas /paper than original Art work.

In USA I began to study California´s Art, looking to find my own unique fashion on canvas changing through different styles. I was completely inspired by the beauty of California. Everything I saw was in bright colors.

In 2008 I became a member of the Los Gatos Art Association. I have received awards for my art and became Artist of the Year. Published in the Emerging Artist column of the May issue of Art Business News Magazine. Also was invited on Art TV show for my painting. My works are continually being added into the Finest Art Galleries, Collectors, and Publishing Company. In 2009 I decided to make wider boundaries of my Skills and study programming, which seems to me to be very interesting. Now my days full of many hours for Art, Design, and studying Internet Developing.