“Lechah Dodi” - “ Come my Beloved” is a Song to the Shabbat. Painting

Artist Statement: « I personally prefer art measured in human dimensions: art that whispers love, art that lift me and makes me fly. » Leon Zernitsky is a prizewinning Canadian artist who has exhibited widely. Describing his style as both sophisticated and childlike, Zernitsky blends reality with his vivid imagination to create vibrant compositions. His style is defined by diverse imagery, harmonious compositions, and intense colours. Zernitsky explains that he enjoys experimental art as he continually seeks to expand and develop his style and creative vision. Leon Zernitsky has began a successful career as a fine artist and illustrator since 1981. He participated in a variety of art competitions, winning numerous prizes and international show awards from Communication Arts Magazine, Applied Arts Magazine, Print magazine, CAPIC national art show, XTO International show, etc. His work was published in major North American magazines and newspapers. His art is used for numerous packaging and wine labels, posters, murals, books, brochures, annual reports and outdoor advertising. He has been working with Fortune 500 companies. He has been commissioned to do art for many big clients like IBM, Sony, 3M, Hilton Hotels, McDonalds, Coors, VISA, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Oxford University, University of Toronto, McGraw-Hill and many others around the globe. The vast majority of Leon Zernitsky poetic, visionary works hang in museums and private collections throughout Europe, USA , Canada and the ex-Soviet Union. He feels that sharing his art is an important part of being an artist and He is looking forward to many more years of creating beautiful illustrations and paintings.