Behind The Brush
Arkhipov was born into a family blessed by generations of artists. His Father, a great influence on young Anton, was a well known dissident artist. Anton grew up around the world of art and knew at an early age that it was his calling. Showing early talent and drive, Anton graduated with honors from the prestigious Surikov College of Fine Art in Moscow. Through many years of intense schooling and rigorous training in all aspects of art, Arkhipov comes to us thoroughly free to speak with a high level language of creativity seldom seen.
During the early part of his life spent in the Soviet Union he heard stories of freedom and dreamed of being an American. His dream came true and he now for many years has enjoyed an artistic freedom in America that he never takes for granted.
Anton’s own unique expression celebrates the joyousness of life as well as entices the eye with impeccable composition, masterful drawing, alluring texture and stunning color. Painting as a master who could ‘paint anything in any style', his artistic voice speaks out in an approach all of his own. Freely choosing ones distinctive style, unlike any other artist, comes from an evolution only available to the highly trained, imaginative and sensitive artisan. When people ask what his work is like, an Arkhipov enthusiast will honestly say that “it is not like anyone else”. Anton Arkhipov is an original.
Arkhipov has enjoyed a successful career and has honored the walls of many pleased collectors over the years. Finding inspiration from his enthusiastic patrons, Anton’s evolution has been and continues to be ongoing as he strives to reach higher and higher levels of artistic brilliance.
Anton states "Creativity starts when basic survival is met. We enter the realm of creativity through love, through celebration, through "Being” enthusiastically and fully in life… Embracing life sets us free”.
Arkhipov's paintings are about all of us. The universal face’s in his work helps us see ourselves, and the people we love, in settings that celebrate the joy of life. And that "honoring life" is what pure creativity is all about. Thus, Anton’s art celebrates the good life, such as fine food, good wines, and the "rolling hills" of nature. He speaks to us of living life artfully. Playfulness is encouraged. He honors our being engaged in lovely pursuits like traveling, skiing, picnicking, watching the beauty of the sky. Arkhipov’s characters delight in gracious living and so do we, delight in the wonders of life, through our experience of his fine artistic gifts.
There are wonders all around us from tiny dragonflies to shooting stars screaming across the Universe. The wonder is ours if only we will look and share. Anton paints…and we are happily inspired. That is the gift of his genius, his painted poetry, the heart of his work.
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