I began my art education as a child in Russian Art School. Visuals of the magnificent Volga River, where I grew up, gave me realization of the beauty of the world. Even though I have chosen Journalism as my major in college, painting has remained my passion since childhood. I had a chance to spend some personal time with well-known Russian artist Vyacheslav Tsai and received some training and inspiration from him.After graduating from college I took a position in the publishing company as a leading manager, but my heart was longing for spiritual education. I ventured to...more