Peaceful Morning Painting

Dmitry Oivadis was born in 1966 in Zhitomir, Ukraine. Dmitry graduated from the Zhitomir Art School, Ukraine (1982) and Minsk Art College, Byelorussia (1986). After completing his studies he continued as a teacher of Painting, Drawing, Composition and History of Art at Art school and College. Dmitry started to experience and enjoy painting at the tender age of 7, and had the privilege of being able to study at an art studio in his hometown. At the age of 12, the young artist Dmitry was accepted into art school, where he was taught by a deep admirer of "˜Plain Air and Nature'. An inspired Dmitry eagerly absorbed the teacher's love and dedication to the style, receiving the support and encouragement needed to forge down his own "bumpy road" into Plain Air and Landscape painting. This was the trigger point for Dmitry's ongoing work in bringing the outdoors to life on canvas. Upon graduating from the Minsk Art College, Dmitry went on to teacher at the same art school, where he introduced Plain Air to his own students. This was a very special time for Dmitry, as he loved sharing his knowledge and passion of Plain Air and Landscape painting with others. In 1998, Dmitry, his wife and 9-year old son moved to Toronto, Canada. From the moment he arrived in Canada, Dmitry was moved by the beautiful Canadian landscape, to which he felt an immediate connection. Experiencing a sense of wonder and inspiration that he imagines the famed Group of Seven members must have felt, Dmitry began to focus his artistic interests into capturing the nature of his new homeland. Whenever possible, Dmitry prefers to paint on location so he can transfer his connection to the surrounding landscape directly onto canvas. Even in winter, he will set up his easel outdoors and let the elements become a part of his painting. If time or weather prevents painting on site, Dmitry will sketch the scene, then later capture it on canvas in his studio. Dmitry has participated in many selected group and solo, Regional and National exhibitions in various countries, showing and selling his work in galleries across the world. His oils and watercolor paintings can be found in private and corporate collections in the United States, Canada, England, Germany, Holland, France, Belgium, Israel, China, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Russia, and the Ukraine. On the web his work can be viewed at www.oivadis-art.com