Where is Leonid Afremov paintings?

Between 1990 and 2002 he lived in Israel, and from 2002 to 2010 in Boca Raton, Florida. Afremov currently resides in the popular resort town Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico, near Cancun. He paints mainly landscape, city scenes, seascapes, flowers and portraits.

Is Leonid Afremov still alive?

Deceased (1955–2019)
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What does Leonid Afremov paint with?

Leonid Afremov was a Russian–Israeli modern impressionistic artist who worked mainly with a palette knife, wide brush and oil or acrylic paint. Using his unique painting technique and unmistakable blotchy, dotty style, Afremov created paintings that seem to explode into millions of bright colors.

Why is Leonid Afremov famous?

Regarded as the best palette knife and oil painting maestro, Russian–Israeli artist Leonid Afremov is one of the most unique artists working today. Born on July 12, 1955 into a traditional Jewish family in Belarus, Afremov excelled in his academics and developed an ardent interest in art and history from a young age.

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Is there an online gallery of Leonid Afremov?

The official online virtual gallery of Leonid Afremov Studio. Here you can order Original oil paintings, Original Recreations, Studio Recreations, Prints, Giclees and much more directly from the world renowned Leonid Afremov®. We use cookies to better understand how the site is used and give you the best experience.

Why did Leonid Afremov lose most of his paintings?

Since he had no access to governmental exhibitions and local art societies because of his Jewish origin, most of his early paintings were sold privately and thus didn’t get wide acknowledgment. At the time, Afremov didn’t keep track of his work, and many of the paintings created between the 80’s and 90’s were lost.

What kind of instrument does Leonid Afremov use?

By laying oil paint in thick overlapping strokes, he creates a layered texture that gives his paintings a distinct three-dimensional sense. Instead of brushes, Afremovwields a rather unusual instrument called palette knife to achieve spectacular visual effects.

When did Leonid Afremov start his own business?

In 2007, Leonid Afremov launched his personal website, where people could buy oil paintings and prints drawn by his hand. In recent years, his chronic hypertension sharpened, and the doctors insisted on a vacation from managing a business.