Mykhailo Reshetnikov

Mykhailo Reshetnikov (SAMBAT ART) is a contemporary Ukrainian fine art graphic designer, painter, and combat veteran from Donetsk. Born into a family with deep artistic roots — as the grandson of the artist Rubanets (whose lineage traces back to the legendary Rubens) and the son of an architect — Mykhailo carries a profound creative legacy. He is a man of unyielding spirit: a participant in the heroic Donetsk Prayer Marathon of 2014 for a Free and Unified Ukraine, and later, a combat veteran (UBD) who defended his homeland.In his professional practice, Mykhailo focuses on precise academic graphics, watercolors, and oil painting. He masterfully utilizes the rare "dry brush" technique, manipulating oil paint on paper to achieve extraordinary psychological depth in his portraits. Soft pastel serves as a vital tool for his art therapy and creative rebirth. A core part of his mission today is commemorative art — restoring the memory of fallen and missing heroes using hand graphics enhanced by modern AI tools. Mykhailo’s art is a testament to dignity, heritage, and the invincible Ukrainian soul.

Long-term private apprenticeship and academic training under the mentorship of Master Artist Rubanets.

Winner of the "Adrium: Generation of War" Exhibition (Kyiv) with the award-winning graphic portrait "Daughter" (A4).