Leon Zernitsky

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,...

Masters of Illustration and Design: Moscow State University of printing Art (1975-1981). Figure drawing and painting, etching, monoprinting, illustration, design, art directing

Exhibitions:
• 2016 Art and Soul Jewish Art Exhibit - Thornhill (Canada)

• 2012 Art and Soul Jewish Art Exhibit - Thornhill (Canada)

• 2010 International XTO Art Gallery - Best Image Award - Los Angeles(USA)

• 1998 International Art Show -Communication Arts Magazine Award (USA)

• 1997 International Art Show Applied Arts Magazine Illustration Award Toronto (Canada)

• 1996/97 International Applied Arts Magazine Art Show Illustration Award Toronto (Canada)

• 1996 International Applied Arts Magazine Art Show Award Toronto (Canada)

• 1995 International Applied Arts Magazine Art Show Illustration Award Toronto (Canada)

• 1994/95 International Applied Arts Magazine Art Show Illustration Award Toronto (Canada)

• 1994 International Applied Arts Magazine Art Show Illustration Award Toronto (Canada)

• 1998 CAPIC National Art Show - Bronze Award (Canada)

• 1997 CAPIC National Art Show Merit Award Toronto (Canada)

• 1996 CAPIC National Art Show Merit Award Toronto (Canada)

• 1995 CAPIC National Art Show Merit Award Toronto (Canada)

• 1994 CAPIC National Art Show Gold Award Toronto (Canada)

• 1993 CAPIC National Art Show Bronze Award Toronto (Canada)

• 1989 - Summer Ar...