My love for art began in my childhood years in the 1980's.  Guided by 10 years of art education in Russia my works are my life. Inspired by the beauty of the United States my creations come alive through oil on canvas medium developed with various fine soft brushes and palette tools.  My admiration of California's landscapes, historic places, nature, and great people are my art subjects.  With each painting I learn more about the beautiful details of California and the United States.

Through my eyes I capture these amazing images to a digital photograph, grasping the magic of the sun light, image colors, and shadows.  Close ups photos may be taken that aid my painting detail.

The photographs are selected and my work begins drawing perspective and outline to the canvas.    With the art style chosen I paint using different techniques depending on Realism, Impressionism, or Decorative art. The technique differs with the amount of paint applied, the brush stroke, size of brush, paint shades, and drawing construction.  I do not use projectors in any way to help me create this art.