ARTIST STATEMENT

I am inspired by living, moving scenes. My intent is to capture an experience, a state of mind. Every session is a tap into unknown, a meditation and labor to reveal grace. A sense of place may be evasive, a fleeting memory.

My canvas is an open door that lures me in, my pursuit of happiness. As an old-medium painter, I stay amazed by the potency of oil paint. Oil on canvas, charcoal and dozens of brushes, pallet knives, rugs and scraping tools are my dear companions.

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Traditional art schooling in Russia, studio work in St Petersburg, a few workshops, a few years at The Glassell School of Art in Houston, and continuous practice of drawing life.

REPRESENTATION

Paul Scott Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery, Austin, TX

SOLO EXHIBITS

Paul Scott Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ

GROUP EXHIBITS

2009 Texas Biennial, Austin, TX
2008 Art Center Gallery, International Juried Exhibition, Astoria, OR; Glassell Studio School Student Juried Exhibition, MFAH, Houston, TX; Continental Center and Alllen Center, Houston, TX; “ The Tale of Two Cities”, Wortham Center, Houston, TX

ARTICLES

American Art Collector, March 2009