Igor Sventitski

There are many different things that I find extremely interesting in painting: color, shape, form, different art techniques. But the most precious moment for me is when you discover something you haven’t noticed before in very usual simple things and show it in your artworks.

I use traditional oil painting techniques on canvas for my artworks. In my opinion, these techniques still give the widest range of creative opportunities for artists. The best source of inspiration for me is to observe and paint from life. Real life scenes and compositions is what motivates me to work and create.
I have never met an artist, even with the most progressive vision, who wouldn’t draw inspiration from the art of the old masters. I am no different. Wherever I travel, I always visit museums, exhibitions and the places that are somehow connected with the life of the old masters.

Besides the work in my studio, I teach drawing at the Academy of Arts. I enjoy doing that as well. Teaching students is what keeps my mind young and gives energy. Painting is not only my profession but also my lifestyle.

From 2016 the member of the Belarusian Union of Artists.

2014 Internship at the St. Petersburg State Academic Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture named after I.E. Repin
2007-2013 studied at the Belarusian State Academy of Art under Mai Dantsig.
2003-2007 studied at Grodno Art College.
1999-2003 studied at the studio of S. Kuzmar.

2021 National art exhibition “Labyrinth”, Minsk.
2021 Exhibition of teachers of the Academy of Arts "Canons of Creativity", Minsk.
2019 National art exhibition “Labyrinth”, Minsk.
2019 National art exhibition “My ancient, young city” dedicated to the painter Mai Dantsig, Minsk.
2019 National art exhibition on the liberation of Belarus, Minsk.
2018 National art exhibition “Voyage, voyage”, Minsk.
2017 National art exhibition “The capital” on the 950th anniversary of Minsk.
2017 National art exhibition “Psychology of the image”, Minsk.
2017 National art exhibition “Open youth”, Minsk.
2016 Art exhibition “Our present”, Minsk.
2016 National art exhibition “V Belarusian Biennale of painting, graphics and sculpture”, Minsk.
2016 National art exhibition “Knyaz Algirdas in fine arts”, Minsk, Vitebsk.
2015 National art exhibition “Victory! 70”, Minsk.
2015 National art exhibition “Polonaise” on the 250th anniversary of Kleofas Oginski, Minsk.
2015 National art exhibition on the 70th anniversary of the Belarusian State Academy of Arts foundation, Minsk.
2014 National art exhibition “Under 35”, Minsk.