Oil Paintings By serge Marshennikov

Serge Marshennikov was born in 1971 in Ufa (Bashkiria, U.S.S.R). His grandfather was general manager of the horse breeding company, his father an electric engineer, and his mother was in pre-school education. Serge was drawing, painting, and sculpting for as long as he can remember, using any materials he could get his hands on. His mother encouraged him to study and from an early age he had access to private teachers and art studios. After receiving several awards for his watercolor and pastel paintings, Serge decided to become a professional painter.

In 1995, he studied at the Ufa Art College and later continued his education at one of the most prestigious art academies in the world, The Repin Academy of Fine Art in St. Petersburg, Russia. As one of the most talented graduates of the academy, Serge was offered the opportunity to stay for post-graduate studies at the studio of an Academician, Rector of the Academy, with Professor Andrei Mylnikov.

Serge’s first solo exhibition was in the gallery “Sangat” of his native UFA in 1995, the year he graduated from college. The show was a success and Serge was invited to exhibit at the Artists’ Union gallery. Since that time, Serge has exhibited on a semi-annual basis, showing his works to his collectors and peers in both St. Petersburg and Ufa. Serge's work caught the eye of faculty members at Brownwood University and Hardin-Simmons University, both in Texas. During his post-graduation years, he exhibited his work during summers in the art departments of those universities.

Serge was awarded Chairman’s Choice Award at the 2008-2009 International Art Renewal Center’s salon, and received a Certificate of Excellence for his outstanding achievement in art. He was chosen as “Top 30” in 2008 by the Portrait Society of America.

Serge’s paintings are successfully sold through important art auctions, including famous Christie’s of London and Bonhams in Knightsbridge. His work is in great demand and his prices are constantly rising. Serge’s paintings are held in the Museum of Modern Art (El Paso), The Grace Museum (Abilene), and in many important private collections in Russia, England, Denmark, France, and Japan.

Serge’s biggest influences were Andrew Wyeth and Wyeth and Lucianeud. From the contemporary scene, he likes works of Jeremy Lipking. Serge is married and has a daughter.