Valentina Zagvozdina

I am Valentina, Russian artist based in Oman. I live and work as a tour guide in the Middle East since 1996.
I like an adventure and sports, yoga and enjoy playing golf.

My favorite hobby is painting. Soft pastel and Oil are my favorite materials. I started my drawings in soft pastel during Covid's pandemic time in spring 2020. And two years later I really enjoy to paint in oil.
My goal is to learn Old Masters technique and become a recognizable artist.

My university degree is in aviation from Moscow Aviation Academy. I was an instructor-pilot of glider's sports in my past in Russia.

In March 2022, six of my paintings (5 in soft pastel and 1 in oil) were participating in Charity Exhibition in Oman. All funds raised during this exhibition were going to buy books for children in Oman.
I am planning my first Solo Exhibition in Muscat in spring, 2025.