Fontana delle Tartarughe. Rome, Italy. Painting

I was born in a family of Moscow artists, so from childhood I listened to conversations about art when friends came to my father and grandfather. They fiercely argued about new directions in painting. As a boy, I went with my father and his students to the province to draw sketches. I tried to make my work no worse than that of the older guys. I have always been closer to the realistic direction in art, like my ancestors. For me, the god of painting is Titian, although I adore all the masters of the Renaissance. Initially, I started working with watercolors and mastered it well, but for me it was too lightweight, transparent. I wanted to take the color in full force, so that it would sound! This effect can only be achieved in oil. In painting, I value the color, the general tone most of all. Therefore, each of my work has its own individual, unique, color scheme. It depends on my mood, situation and what fascinated me. Also, my work was greatly influenced by the Impressionists, whom I became interested in while studying at the school. Their expression, freedom of expression, vivid and precise brush strokes delighted me. At one time Van Gogh became my idol, I imitated him, which greatly enriched my palette. And this smear technique is still present in my quick sketches. When writing thematic paintings and portraits, I use a three-layer Italian technique, with imprimatur, underpainting, a dense load of lights and subtle glazes at the end of the work.