PLEIN-AIR in VIETNAM 2024
“Rural life”, 45x50cm, Oil on canvas, 2024
“Tra Que small island is located in 4 km away from Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam. This is a beautifull and quiet place where you can watch local life. There is a farm of herbs and spices such as Shiso (in French Perille de Nankin) the leaves of which look like nettle and Thai Basil with citrus flavour.”
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“Coconut boats”, 40x40cm, Oil on canvas, 2024
“Traditional Vietnamese basket boats, locally known as “thung chai” – fishermen basket. The round boats appeared due to implementation of colonial French tax based on the standard boats elements: two sides, stern, keel etc. Nowadays the fishermen can install even engine on these boats. Still you have to be very skilled in navigating and paddling.”
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“Palm alley”, 40x40cm, Oil on canvas, 2024
“You can escape the midday heat on Tra Que Island, Vietnam by walking along the palm alley and the pond.”
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“Gates of Làng Yên Phụ street”, 50x40cm, Oil on canvas, 2024
“Beautiful ancient gates of the street with a scarlet lantern and decorated with small Vietnamese flags. I decided to leave impression that my oil plein-air painting is made with watercolours. While I was painting the locals were very kind checking and evaluating, said “Number One 👍”. At the end a woman shared with me a piece of pomelo and even granted the one to appreciate my work.”
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“Tran Quoc Pagoda: Blooming Lotos”, 45x50cm, Oil on canvas, 2024
“Tran Quoc Pagoda was included in the list of the 16 most beautiful pagodas in the world according to the British newspaper “Daily Mail”. The Lotus Tower is 15 meters high and consists of 11 floors, each floor of the tower has 6 arched openings, each of which contains a statue of Amitabha Buddha made of precious stones.”
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“Antique shop”, 50x50cm, Oil on canvas, 2024
“This is one of antique shops on the street of Hanoi. You can find many interesting things there from old vases, jewelry, figurines of all sizes, vietnamese lacquer paintings to contemporary artists works. While doing this painting I was offered an antique chair to sit comfortable. I decided to add the red plastic vietnamese chair for contrast, it’s just my imagination.”
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“Cloudy day in Hanoi”, 70x50cm, Oil on canvas, 2024
“This is my interesting view from the window, typical of Hanoi. For those who like roofs, garages and pipes. This is a feature of the architecture of the center of Hanoi on a par with the old city. Despite this industrial appearance, housing in Hanoi can be very comfortable, with high ceilings and large windows. Of course there are also very poor apartments. And all this in one area and a neighboring house.”
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“Buddhist temple”, 50x50cm, Oil on canvas, 2024
“According to the ancient legend, this place was built by King Li Kong Uan to worship a pair of mother dogs and puppies who became gods. When a puppy was born, spots appeared on its fur that formed the word “Son of Heaven,” corresponding to the accession of King Li Kong Wan to the throne. In 1980, the old temple was demolished to make way for a children’s playground and warehouse. Then the place was once used as a cafe. Te city authorities approved the temple restoration project in 2014. However the Board decided to give the temple a new name – Thuy Chung Tien Temple instead of the old title Kau Ni.”
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PLEIN-AIR in ALTAY 2023
“Make a Wish”, 40x40cm, Oil on canvas, 2023
“It is not known where the tradition of putting pebbles in a pyramid came from. There are so many of them in Altai that they have already become a characteristic feature of the landscape. And shouldn’t I say about the color palette of water in mountain rivers ranges from emerald to bright light green.”
“The crystal waters of Katun’ rivers”, 50x50cm, Oil on canvas, 2023
“Its well-known that one might endlessly look at three things: fire, water and how other people work. I suggest you look at the water and besides, I worked on it.”
“When two rivers meet each other”, 50x40cm, Oil on canvas, 2023
“This is the place where two rivers merge into each other. One river is not so strong, but clean and transparent, at the bottom you can see every pebble of a different shade. And the second river is a seething emerald stream that destroys everything in its path. Hundreds of clear mountain streams together turn into this power.”
“I Follow Rivers”, 40x40cm, Oil on canvas, 2023
“Altai met with severe weather at the end of September. It rained for two days and there was a piercing wind. But even in such weather, nature delighted me with stunning colors.”
“Rainy day in Altay”, 40x40cm, Oil on canvas/panel, 2023
“It was the first evening plein air and I had only one hour to work. The sun sets early in the mountains and it immediately becomes dark.”
“Last ray in the mountains”, 30x60cm, Oil on canvas, 2023
“In Altai, you want to capture every corner and everything together at once. In the evening everything changes every ten minutes, it was the last ray of the setting sun.”
“Against the odds”, 60x30cm, Oil on canvas, 2023
“So are people. A hero appears on whom the edge of the earth rests…”
“In anticipation”, 40x40cm, Oil on canvas/panel, 2023
“What could be better than to have a barbecue with a view of such fabulous nature as in the Altai Mountains.”
“The Greens of Altai”, 50x40cm, Oil on canvas, 2023
“Altai is full of colors in autumn. Pine and birch trees are all painted in their own shade of green, yellow, red. Altai is also famous for its herbs.”
PLEIN-AIR in KOLOMNA 2023
“Rowan”, 40x40cm, Oil on canvas, 2023
“Kolomna amazed me with its luxurious rowan trees.”
Exhibitions: 2023 – “Autumn vernissage” International Arts Fund.
“Granovitaya Bashnya”, 50x40cm, Oil on canvas, 2023
“The majestic wall of the Kolomna Kremlin against the background of the evening sky.”
Exhibitions: 2023 – “Autumn vernissage” International Arts Fund.
“Autumn in Kolomna”, 40x40cm, Oil on canvas, 2023
“The wonderful ancient city of the Golden Ring – Kolomna. One of the bell towers against a background of rowan trees.”
Exhibitions: 2023 – “Autumn vernissage” International Arts Fund.
“Shops in the Old City”, 50x35cn, Oil on canvas, 2023
“In the old center of Kolomna there are many shops where you can buy souvenirs.”
PLEIN-AIR in SAINT PETERSBURG 2023
40×40 Oil on canvas (board) “The Port of Neva River “, 2023
“There is a long picturesque quay on Neva river. There are many ships moored and a nice view to the Neva cargo port. Plein-air painting.”
50×40 Oil on canvas (board) “The Sun in St.Petersburg”, 2023
“The view from the channel of Griboyedov. It is very recognizable architecture of St.Petersburg.”
40×40 Oil on canvas (board) “Unsteady skies of St.Petersburg”, 2023
“The location is near to the Potseluev Bridge in Saint Petersburg with a beautiful view to the St.Isaac’s Cathedral.
The plein-air was in the evening so the skies were highlighted by the sunset.”
40×40 Oil on canvas (board) “Semimostye”, 2023
“Semimost’ye place in St.Petersburg. You can count seven bridges around. You can make a wish. This is the one of them.”
40×40 Oil on canvas (board) “Windows of St.Petersburg”, 2023
“This is a special and recognizable architecture of St. Petersburg.”
40×40 Oil on canvas (board) “St.Isaac’s Cathedral”, 2023
“Here comes the St.Isaac’s Cathedral, one of the most famous sightseeing of Saint Petersburg. Plein-air painting.”
Exhibition: 2023 – International Arts Fund “Moscow vs St. Petersburg”
30×40 Oil on canvas (board) “The boats on the channel of Griboyedov”, 2023
“These motor-boats were parked on the channel of Griboyedov. Saint Petersburg is a nice place to take a trip by the motorboat. Some people has their own boats there.”
40×30 Oil on canvas (board) “Under the blue skies”, 2023
“Unusual point of view on Kazan Cathedral, one of the most famous sightseeing of Saint Petersburg. Plein-air painting.”
50×40 Oil on canvas (board) “Laces of St.Petersburg”, 2023
“St. Petersburg is also known for its unique wrought iron fences. They looks like the laces of the city. The view is from the Summer Garden to Fontanka river and the street behind it. Plein-air painting.”
Exhibitions: 2023 – “Moscow vs St. Petersburg” International Arts Fund.
40×40 Oil on canvas (board) “Pink and Blue Evening Light”, 2023
“Late evening plein-air near the Church of the Savior on Blood. There is Three-Arched Bridge and the view facing the Mikhailovsky Palace.”
VIETNAM, 2023
40×40 Oil on canvas (board) “Quiet lake in Hanoi”, VietNam 2023
“It is very difficult to find a quiet place in Hanoi. However, I managed to find a beautiful pond with nice mansions around it. Colorful and picturesque, chaotic but still special architecture of Vietnam old cities always inspired me.”
Exhibitions: 2023 – “The Capitals of the World” International Arts Fund.
MOSCOW DIFFERENT YEARS
50×35 Oil on canvas (board) “Novodevichiy convent”, 2023
“Novodevichy Monastery from the side of the pond is a very quiet and picturesque place. A dove flew and sit on my painting to evaluate my work.”
Exhibitions: 2023 – International Art Foundation “Moscow vs St. Petersburg”
50×50 Oil on canvas (board) “Teremok in Krutitsy”, 2023
“Plein-air painting in the Krutitsy Patriarchal Compound. Artists are exited of this venue for the variety of subjects and stunning architecture. I was especially delighted that all the restoration works on the Krutitsy Teremok have been finished.”
40×40 Oil on canvas (board) “Flowers of Kuskovo”, 2023
“In Kuskovo park where the noble family of the Sheremetevs were living the administration of the park cares about the flowers in front of the major palace. Plein-air painting.”
40×40 Oil on canvas (board) “Neskuchny Garden”, 2023
“Neskuchny Garden is located in the center of Moscow. You can see here the view to the Rotonda in honor of 800-years of Moscow.”
Exhibitions: 2023 – Etudes (Union of Russian Artists)
40×40 Oil on canvas (board) “Old ships”, 2023
“There is a place near Kolomenskoe park where old ships are moored at their last berth. There is even sunken ship visible on the painting. Plein-air work.”
Exhibitions: 2023 – Etudes (Union of Russian Artists)
40×40 Oil on canvas (board) “Fisherman”, 2022
“One of my favourite plein-air painting which I created near Novospassky Monastery. There was a real fisherman sitting there and I was trying to imagin how it feels to sit and look deep into the waters. For me it looked more as a fisherman was sitting on the edge of the skyes absorbed with his own universe.”
Exhibitions: 2023 – Etudes (Union of Russian Artists)
40×40 Oil on canvas (board) “Hot day in Ismaylovo park”, 2022
“People are relaxing near the rive in Ismaylovo park during a hot summer day. Plein-air painting.”
Exhibitions: 2023 – Etudes (Union of Russian Artists)
40×30 Oil on canvas (board) “I want an ice cream”, 2021
“I saw the scene from life happening in Baumansky park. A father was buying an ice-cream for his son. It looked so cute that I wanted to paint it.”
50×40 Oil on canvas (board) “Church of the Intercession of the Virgin in Izmailovo”, 2021
“Plein-air painting. The beautiful piece of architecture.”
40×40 Oil on canvas (board) “Behind the meadows”, 2021
“Plein-air painting which I created near Novospassky Monastery, the view from the park nearby. Recognizable landscape of Russia.”
Exhibitions: 2023 – Etudes (Union of Russian Artists)
50×35 Oil on canvas (board) “Saint Basil’s Cathedral Art Fest 2019”, 2019
“This painting is my first contribution to the Art Festival “Drawing of St. Basil’s Cathedral” in 2019.”
50×40 Oil on canvas (board) “Spring will Win”, 2020
“This painting I created during COVID-19 shutdown at the best period when lilacs were blooming. We were all locked in our apartment, and the artists could not do any plein-airs, but I was lucky having a lilacs growing near my window.”
40×40 Oil on canvas (board) “Rainy Day”, 2020
“A bridge with reflection in the water of the channel in Kuskovo park at the golden fall time.”
45×35 Oil on canvas (board) “Holland Mansion”, 2020
“Well known Holland mansion in Kuskovo park. This small palace is especially picturesque at autumn time.”
30×24 Oil on canvas (board) “Backwater”, 2019
“I made this plein-air painting in Kuzminki park. Autumn dark waters with golden leaves.”
40×40 Oil on canvas (board) “The palaces of Kuskovo”, 2019
“The view from the back garden to the major palace in Kuskovo park.”
40×40 Oil on canvas (board) “The Sun in Kuskovo”, 2022
“Kuskovo park in the summer sunny day. Plein-air work.”
50×50 Oil on canvas (board) “Lilacs in Tsaritsyno”, 2019
“The artist’s favorite theme of the painting are lilacs. This one was in Tsaritsyno park near the orangery.”
40×40 Oil on canvas (board) “Hot Day in Tsaritsyno park”, 2021
“Tsaritsyno park is one of the hot days. The colours of the painting mean to transfer this impression.”
30×40 Oil on canvas (board) “Walnut Dam in Tsaritsyno”, 2019
“There is a small picturesque bridge in Tsaritsyno park.”
40×30 Oil on canvas (board) “Arcs and shadows”, 2020
“The architecture of Kolomensky park in Moscow. Plein-air work.”
40×40 Oil on canvas (board) “Krutitsy. The Chamber of Cross.”, 2019
“The architecture of Krutitsy is so different. The Chamber of Cross outside looks like a castle.”
30×40 Oil on canvas (board) “Window to the garden”, 2019
“We have beautiful apple trees growing just near the terrace of our small country house.”
30×20 Oil on canvas (board) “Spring”, 2022
“This is the view from my country house. We have this little well near the jasmine.”
30×24 Oil on canvas (board) “Golden Glow”, 2021
“Golden Glow flowers are typical for Russian country side. Plein-air painting.”
60×40 Oil on canvas (board) “Autumn in the forest”, 2019
“The view from my room in the mansard of our small country house.”
30×20 Oil on canvas (board) “Dacha’s routines”, 2020
“Typical Russian countryside scene from life. Plein-air painting.”
PLEIN-AIR in MONTENEGRO 2019
60×40 Oil on canvas (board) “Mansions in Budva”, 2019
“It is my favorite plein-air work from Montenegro. I depicted these mansions in Budva.”
Exhibitions: Gallery N-Prospect, Castello di Boca Montenegro 2019
30×30 Oil on canvas (board) “A Small ship”, 2019
“The view to the mountains of Kotor Bay.”
Exhibitions: Gallery N-Prospect, Castello di Boca Montenegro 2019
50×35 Oil on canvas (board) “Yacht in the Bay of Kotor”, 2019
“If you want to depict a yacht, there is a problem that at some point it can suddenly leave.This time I was lucky, and it stayed until my painting was finished.”
Exhibitions: Gallery N-Prospect, Castello di Boca Montenegro 2019
50×40 Oil on canvas (board) “Mansion near the Bay”, 2019
“This is my first plein-air work in Montenegro trip. The mansion was located just near the Kotor Bay.”
Exhibitions: Gallery N-Prospect, Castello di Boca Montenegro 2019