Dmitry Oivadis

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....