Volodymyr Kovalov

Volodymyr Kovalov, a Ukrainian artist born in 1984 in the vibrant city of Kharkiv, is renowned for his exceptional talent and dedication to the world of art. As a member of the esteemed National Union of Artists of Ukraine since 2012, he has made a significant impact on the art scene both locally and internationally. Additionally, his passion for sharing his knowledge and skills has led him to become a respected teacher of academic painting and drawing at the prestigious Kharkiv State College of Art since 2010.
Nature and the surrounding world play a pivotal role in Volodymyr's artistic journey. Drawing inspiration from everyday objects found in our homes, he masterfully captures their essence through his preferred genres of still life, landscape, and genre composition. However, it is within the realm of still life that his true love and talent shine brightest. Through his skilled brushstrokes, he transforms ordinary vegetables, fruits, flowers, household items, and dishes into captivating elements of artistic expression.
The hallmark of Volodymyr's unique style lies in his remarkable use of color. His works are known for their intense saturation, evoking a sense of passion and emotion that captivates the viewer's attention. This...

• Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts
September 2008 – June 2010
• Specialist of Arts, faculty of Fine Arts, department of Easel Painting
September 2004 – July 2008
• Bachelor of Arts, faculty of Fine Arts, department of Easel Painting
Kharkiv State College of Art
September 1999 – June 2004
• Artist, teacher of art

June 2022 – 7th International Watercolor biennial, Belgrade, Serbia

2019 – International exhibition, the California museum of Fine Art, California, USA

January 2019 – A solo exhibition “Oil on canvas” in Manufaktura Art Gallery, Kyiv, Ukraine

2019 – An exhibition at Paul Scott Gallery, Scottsdale, USA

June 2018 – 5th International Watercolor biennial, Belgrade, Serbia

July 2016 – Montenegro 2016 art exhibition, Stoliv, Montenegro

June 2014 – 3rd International Watercolor biennial, Belgrade, Serbia

June2014 – A solo exhibition at Kharkiv State College of Art, Kharkiv, Ukraine

June 2012 – 2nd International Watercolor biennial, Shanghai, China

August 2012 – mobile group exhibition of Ukrainian artists, France

August 2010 – Montenegro 2010 art exhibition, Stoliv, Montenegro

He has regularlybeen taking part in all-Ukrainian and international plein-air events since 2006.
Volodymyr has been a participant of regional and all-Ukrainian exhibitions since 2003.