Alexander Vetrov

Alexander Vetrov is considered to be one the best colored needle etching artist in Russia. He was born in 1952, in what was then the Moscow Region and is now an area incorporated into the city of Moscow.

He acquired much of his techniques and skills while a student at the Moscow Art School and later at the Moscow Institute of Print Making. For his excellent work, he was awarded the special status of an “Honored Artist of Russia” by then Russian President, Vladimir Putin in 2002. His works have been shown in numerous exhibitions and shows in such diverse locations as; Moscow, Milan, Italy, Hamburg & Meldorf, Germany, Washington, D.C., Boston, Chicago and Montreal, Canada. His works are detailed pictures, panoramas of difficult but beautiful compositions. He handles details in symphony with nature and the accuracy of what he sees. He uses color tactfully and in a competent, professional manner, which blends into his etchings, without taking away from the etching itself. Scenes of villages, churches in ruins, his home, his mother, in the different seasons of the year, are all captured by the artist discerning eye in his etchings. Some of his best known works are; “Sunflowers In Suzdal,” #26, made in 1989, “Bridge to Native Roots, Autumn” #28, also made in 1989, “Sunny March in Korkino,” #15, made in 1996, “The Road To Church In Late Winter,” #4, made in 1993, “My Childhood Home – Late Spring,” #1 made in 1991, “My Childhood Home – Autumn,” #1, made in 2001, “My Childhood Place,” #3, made in 1993, “Our Blossoming Apple Tree,” #12 made in 2007, “Russian Samovars,” #11 made in 1998, “Flowers For My Love,” #13, made in 2006, “Visions fo My Rucksack, #10, made in 2001,”“Mild January, Saint Vladimir Church,” #22, made in 1993 and “Mild Autumn Silence,” #20, made in 1993. These are but a sampling of the many colored etchings, on display, by Alexander Vetrov.

The “From Russia With Art” Gallery in Cambridge, is the exclusive gallery to see and buy his works in New England. You are welcome to visit our gallery and see the outstanding colored etchings of Alexander Vetrov.

Irina Makoveeva

Irina Makoveeva is considered to be the best animal etching artist in Russia.

She was born in 1954, in the northern Russian City of Arkhangelsk and has lived in the Moscow Region since being a young girl. She studied art at the Moscow Pedagogical Institute, graduating in 1976 and started working as an artist in 1977. In 1981, she completed art courses and graduated from the Moscow House of Journalists. She has always had a fondness for animals and enjoys capturing their images in her etchings. For her prolific and excellent work, she was awarded the special status of an “Honored Artist of Russia” by then Russian President, Vladimir Putin, in 2005. She is also a member of the Russian Artists Union, since 1981, which counts among its members the best Russian artists. Her works have been shown in numerous exhibitions and shows in such diverse locations as; Moscow, Saint Petersburg, La Valetta, Malta, Varna, Bulgaria, Barcelona, Spain, Bonn, Germany, Paris, France, Milan, Italy, as well as over six shows or exhibitions in London. In 2005, at the 12th Annual International Awards and Exhibitions Show in Australia, Irina was awarded the top prize for the best miniature etching, Edipo, #310. In 2008, as a reward for her excellent work, she was given a stipend by the Russian Ministry of Culture. For the past five years, in conjunction with Moscow House of Graphics, Irina teaches young artists and organizes competitions, as well as cooperating with the Russian Culture TV channel. She also hosts a TV show, “Bibigon” on Russian Childrens TV chanel. In 2008, she received a medal from the Moscow Association of Hunters and Fishermen, for her etching series on “Hunting Dogs.” Her works on wild animals, many of the different breeds of dogs and cats, farm animals, birds and different types of insects are exceptional. Some of our favorites, in addition to “Edipo” are the “Hen & Chicks,” #339, Company of Bullfinches, #145, “A Trio of Bullfinches on A Branch,” #176, and “Five Bullfinches,” #356. Her etchings of cats and dogs show them as they are not usually shown. She also shows various wild animals in nature, from hunting prey, to nurturing their offspring, as well as sleeping and eating. In addition her works on insects are different and exceptionally excellent. Irina has permanent exhibitions at the Pushkin State Art Museum, the Darvin State Museum, Timiryazev State Biological Museum and in the Etchings and Art Department of the Russian State Library. The above are but a sampling of the numerous etchings by Irina Makoveeva on display.

The “From Russia With Art” Gallery, in Cambridge, is the exclusive gallery to see and buy her works in New England. You are welcome to visit our gallery and see the many beautiful colored animal etchings of Irina Makoveeva.

Stanislav Nikireyev

Stanislav Nikireyev is considered to be one the best etching artist ever to come from Russia. He was born in 1932 in the Russian Tambov Region.

He acquired much of his techniques and skills while a student at the Penza Art School and then later at the Surikov Art Institute in Moscow. For his excellent work, he was awarded the special status of an “Honored Artist of Russia” from the Russian Academy of Arts. In 1990, he won the Russian Gold Medal for Fine Arts. His works have been shown in numerous exhibitions and shows in such diverse locations as; Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Prague, Berlin, London, Tokyo, Washington, New York & Chicago. His black & white etchings capture all the seasons of nature and its creatures both from the past and from more current eras, producing many diverse and beautiful country scenes. Some of his best known works are; “The Kremlin in Rostov the Great” made in 1993, “Fall of the Leaves,” made in 1984, “Two Trees,” made in 1999, “Old Magpie Nest,” made in 1983, “Dandelions,” made in 2004, “Spring Flooding,” made in 1975, “Kalina Tree Overlooking Village,” made in 1977, “Magpie,” made in 1981, “Aunt Frosia’s Yard” made in 1990, “Apple Tree in Blossom,” made in 1978, “The Hoarfrost” made in 1987, “Winter Landscape,” made in 1972, “Buds Quietness,” made in 1983 and “Before Sunrise,” made in 1994. His black and white landscape etchings have incredible detail and no color is necessary to see and feel what the artist felt when he produced these works. A number of critics, have compared his work to the works of famous artists from the Dutch School; such as: Rembrandt van Rijn, Pieter Brueghel, the elder and Albrecht Duerer.

The “From Russia With Art” Gallery, Cambridge, is the exclusive gallery to see his works in New England. You are welcome to visit our gallery and see the outstanding etchings of Stanislav Nikireyev.

Georgy Lapchinsky

Georgy Lapchinsky is a young and upcoming painter of landscapes, still life, portraits, persons and interiors.

He was born in 1968 in Moscow. From the time he was 12 years old, Georgy knew he wanted to be an artist. He attended and graduated from the V.I. Surikov High School in Moscow and earned a Gold Medal upon his graduation. From 1986 to 1994, he was a student at the Moscow Art Institute, which was under the USSR Academy of Arts. At the Moscow Art Institute, Georgy won Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals for his work. Georgy is not associated with the Union of Artists and since 1994, has worked as a free artist. He paints in the neo-realistic style, as a representative of the Moscow Art School with brightly colored paintings. Some of his best paintings are “At The Ballet Repetition,” #L1, made in 2009, “Interior With Piano,” #L2, also painted in 2009, “Winter,” #L3, painted in 2008, “Clean Pond,” #L4, painted in 2009, “Snow Road,” #L5, painted in 2008, “Girls & Swans At Patriarch Pond,” #L7, done in 2008, “September Snow Saint Basils Church,” made in 2009 and one of our favorites, “Spring On The Kremlin Grounds,” #L12, painted also in 2009. These are excellent examples of his painting skills, the ballet dancer, shown relaxing after a repetition, an interior of room with a grand piano and wonderful landscapes, particularly “Winter” and “Spring On The Kremlin Grounds.” This is only a sampling of the paintings to be displayed from Georgy Lapchinsky, starting in May 2010.

The “From Russia With Art” Gallery in Cambridge, is the exclusive gallery to see and buy his works in New England. You are welcome to visit our gallery and see the beautiful paintings by Georgy Lapchinsky.