Contemporary Christian Artist Revitalises 19th C Russian Realist Tradition in Stunning Paintings

In turning to the heritage of his great predecessors, the artist underscores the beauty and harmony of the world around him through his creative works.

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The creative works of the St. Petersburg artist Anton Ovsyanikov are inextricably linked with the great traditions of late nineteenth century Russian Realism.

For Ovsyanikov, it is in landscape that his artistic talents show themselves most fully and brightly. In turning to the heritage of his great predecessors, the artist underscores the beauty and harmony of the world around him through his creative works.

A quiet evening

Canvas, oil. 60х105. 2008. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

You can also read an interview with Anton Ovsyanikov on OrthoChristian.com: “Is it easy to be an artist?”

Theophany

Theophany

Canvas, oil. 125х200. 2002. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

In the yard

In the yard

Canvas, oil. 30х45. 2004. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

On the Kholokholna River

On the Kholokholna River

Canvas, oil. 25х40. 2013. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

Autumnal still life

Autumnal still life

Canvas, oil. 70х120. 2000. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

On Mount Athos. Waiting for the ferry

On Mount Athos. Waiting for the ferry

Canvas, oil. 40х60. 2014. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

In the winter forest

In the winter forest

Canvas, oil. 70х90. 2014. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

Chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums

Canvas, oil. 55х60. 2012. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

October

October

Canvas, oil. 40х60. 2014. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

Pomegranates

Pomegranates

Canvas, oil. 25х40. 2014. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

March

March

Canvas, oil. 25х35. 2012. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

Still life with a case

Still life with a case

Canvas, oil. 50х80. 2012. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

The first snow

The first snow

Canvas, oil. 40х80. 2006. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

Seraphima

Seraphima

Canvas, oil. 55х40. 2010. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

In the yard

In the yard

Canvas, oil. 50х70. 2004. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

A portrait of Fr. Daniel Sisoyev

A portrait of Fr. Daniel Sisoyev

Canvas, oil. 65х50. 2010. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

Still life with clay jar

Still life with clay jar

Canvas, oil. 50х70. 2012. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

Winter landscape

Winter landscape

Canvas, oil. 25х35. 2012. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

The Entrance-Oyat Monastery

The Entrance-Oyat Monastery

Canvas, oil. 55х80. 2010. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

On Mount Athos

On Mount Athos

Canvas, oil. 30х40. 2007. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

A winter evening. The Entrance-Oyat Monastery

A winter evening. The Entrance-Oyat Monastery

Canvas, oil. 35х50. 2010. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

A road

A road

Canvas, oil. 20х40. 2003. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

Turgen River. Kazakhstan

Turgen River. Kazakhstan

Canvas, oil. 50х40. 2007. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

A flock on the banks of the River Ile. Kazakhstan

A flock on the banks of the River Ile. Kazakhstan

Canvas, oil. 60х85. 2007. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

Great Almaty Lake

Great Almaty Lake

Canvas, oil. 55х75. 2007. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

Ush-Konyr Plateau. Kazakhstan

Ush-Konyr Plateau. Kazakhstan

Canvas, oil. 45х80. 2008. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

At the watering hole

At the watering hole

Canvas, oil. 50х90. 2008. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

At the Great Almaty Lake. Kazakhstan

At the Great Almaty Lake. Kazakhstan

Canvas, oil. 70х95. 2008. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

Autumn day

Autumn day

Canvas, oil. 50х70. 2007. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

Still life with wineskin

Still life with wineskin

Canvas, oil. 40 x 65. 2011. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

Great Chebachye Lake. Borovoe. Kazakhstan

Great Chebachye Lake. Borovoe. Kazakhstan

Canvas, oil. 40х70. 2007. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

Morning

Morning

Canvas, oil. 40х65. 2005. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

The yard

The yard

Canvas, oil. 45х85. 2004. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

On Mount Athos

On Mount Athos

Canvas, oil. 45х60. 2011. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

Holy Transfiguration Solovki Monastery

Holy Transfiguration Solovki Monastery

Canvas, oil. 60х80. 2011. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

White mushrooms and chanterelles.

White mushrooms and chanterelles.

Canvas, oil. 25х50. 2009. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

Haystacks

Haystacks

Canvas, oil. 50х75. 2009. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

Seacoast. Chalkidiki. Greece

Seacoast. Chalkidiki. Greece

Canvas, oil. 40х60. 2008. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

After the thunderstorm

After the thunderstorm

Canvas, oil. 40х70. 2007. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

On the Karelian Isthmus

On the Karelian Isthmus

Canvas, oil. 60х75. 2007. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

On Anzer Island. Solovki

On Anzer Island. Solovki

Canvas, oil. 40х50. 2011. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

An autumn day. Issyk pass. Kazakhstan

An autumn day. Issyk pass. Kazakhstan

Canvas, oil. 40х70. 2008. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

View of the Church of the Apostle Paul. Corinth, Greece

View of the Church of the Apostle Paul. Corinth, Greece

Canvas, oil. 70х95. 2006. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

First snow.

First snow.

Canvas, oil. 60х50. 2008. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

September on Anzer Island

September on Anzer Island

Canvas, oil. 60х80. 2011. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

The Little Alma-Atinka River. Medeo Tract. Kazakhstan

The Little Alma-Atinka River. Medeo Tract. Kazakhstan

Canvas, oil. 70х85. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

An autumn day. Alatau, Kazakhstan

An autumn day. Alatau, Kazakhstan

Canvas, oil. 40х60. 2010. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

Everyday life in zhailyau.

Everyday life in zhailyau.

Canvas, oil. 55х80. 2007 Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

First snow

First snow

Canvas, oil. 25х40. 2005. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

A summer evening. Chapel a Hilandar Monastery, Mount Athos. Greece

A summer evening. Chapel a Hilandar Monastery, Mount Athos. Greece

Canvas, oil. 75х50. 2008. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

Great Chebachye Lake. Borovoe, Kazakhstan

Great Chebachye Lake. Borovoe, Kazakhstan

Canvas, oil. 40х70. 2007. Artist: Anton Ovsyanikov

About the artist

Biography

Anton Ovsyanikov was born in 1973 in the town of Kolomiya (Ivano-Frankovsk province, now western Ukraine).

In 1981, his family moved to Leningrad.

In 1992 he graduated from the I. E. Repin St. Petersburg State Academy for painting, sculpture, and architecture, in painting (V. V. Pimenov studio). His diploma piece, “Theophany” received institute acclaim. After graduating from his studies with a group of graduates he was sent for a copying internship in Florence (Italy). In 2005 he graduated with a masters degree from the Repin Academy. His dissertation exhibition received the highest marks from the commission.

He is member of the Russian artists’ Union since 2004.

His works can be found in many private collections in Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Germany, France, U.S.A, and other countries.

He lives and works in St. Petersburg.

From 2000 to 2017 he has participated in 24 exhibitions in Russia and abroad, and currently participates in exhibitions of the St. Petersburg artists’ union on a regular basis.

His official site: anton-ovsianikov.ru

Anton Ovsyanikov

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