Painting is a powerful and graceful tool for influencing one's mood, emotions, and soul. It's a unique class of objects because they are simultaneously visible as themselves and as something completely different from just the canvas on which they are painted.

It all began in the late 19th century. The public finally recognized the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists. During that not-so-distant time, the art market quieted down; the best pieces scattered across museums and private collections as the 20th century dawned. Van Gogh had time to shoot himself, and Cézanne and Gauguin were almost sold out.

A painting is an artist's showcase, everyone can see the showcase, and you can walk past the showcase, but if suddenly you want to, you can stop and go inside. Inside is the artist's soul, and you will be able to understand his appeal to you.

Full information about past and upcoming art exhibitions and creative expositions of Anatoli Gostev.

Half a century with a brush in my hand.

Already more than half a century the brush in my hand touching the canvas or paper reflects upon the world that I create.