The blue moon. White hydrangeas Painting

About myself: I was born in Moscow, Russia and from the childhood I loved to draw. I graduated with honors from the Jewelry Department of the Institute of Traditional Applied Arts (formerly MSHHR). Then I studied to become a specialist in precious stones (gemologist). I am an author of a number of jewelry collections that often were presented at prestigious exhibitions. I used to teach Jewelry Design and was invited to judge at several jewelry international competitions. I’m an author of 16 books about jewelry and precious stones. In 1999, I defended my doctoral dissertation and became a professor at the University of Folk Arts in St. Petersburg. Being engaged in science and teaching, I never stopped painting. In 2002, I became a member of the of Russian Arts society. My works are kept in private collections in Italy, USA. China, Germany. I always had passion for antique Chinese porcelain, ancient bronze and jade. I have collected a number of precious items and written books on the topic. Since 2019, I have decided to devote myself completely to painting. I like to make paintings of my garden, it is always so different. I love large canvas size and strive for decorativeness.