Tatiana
Shitikova
«I am an artist who is fascinated by nature, putting sound knowledge of classical painting into a new context. I love to experiment, going new ways and making discoveries thereby.
In my paintings I am seeking for harmony in color as in composition. A particular aspect is light; in all my paintings I try to fix its fragile essence and character.
I am satisfied when spectators discover in my paintings something inspiring, when they could find impulse and motivation for themselves.»
Biography
Tatiana Shitikova was born in St. Petersburg and graduated with Honours from St. Petersburg Academy of Arts and Crafts. She thoroughly studied Classical Realism and Abstract Art, developing her skills during her study trips to France and Germany. She never rested working as an artist, continuously developing her own painting style. Tatiana works intensively on her paintings, making several layers of paint flow over one another. The result is bright paintings in light colours or sometimes in earthy shades, always reflecting harmony.
Since 1995, she has been exhibiting her works regularly in solo or group shows. Tatiana pursues experimentation with shades of color, shapes and nuances of light. Her works can be found all over the globe, in art galleries, private and public collections. Since 2010, Tatiana Shitikova is living in Switzerland, where she works successfully with various galleries; she participated in art exhibitions in Switzerland, Germany, Russia, France, Spain, UAE, China, USA and Italy. She is finalist of numerous international art contests and also member of IGOR (International Guild of Realism).
Education
1991-1996
Academy of Arts and Crafts,
St. Petersburg
Diploma with Distinction
Awards and Prizes
2013
Richeson 75 International Competitions, Animals/Birds/Wildlife, Meritorious Entry, Kimberly WI, USA
2020
Richeson 75 International Competitions, Landscape/Seascape/Architecture, Meritorious Entry, Kimberly WI, USA
2021
Richeson 75 International Competitions,
Still Life and Flowers, Meritorious Entry,
Kimberly WI, USA
Richeson 75 International Competitions, Landscape/Seascape/Architecture, Meritorious Entry,
Kimberly WI, USA
2023
Richeson 75 International Competitions, Landscape/Seascape/Architecture, Finalist,
Kimberly WI, USA
2024
Richeson 75 International Competitions, Landscape/Seascape/Architecture, Finalist, Kimberley WI, USA
PleinAir Salon Art Competition 14, April 2024, Finalist, USA
