Vladimir Rumyantsev and his famous "St. Petersburg cats"

For St. Petersburg, the work of watercolorist Vladimir Rumyantsev was a real discovery. Interest in the exhibitions of his works does not fade to this day. How did the master succeed so quickly in winning the recognition of the inhabitants of the cultural capital?

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Honoredly known Russian artist Vladimir Dmitrievich Rumyantsev was born in the city of Cherepovets in 1957. Creative abilities in the child's encounters began to appear even in early childhood: already in 4 years little Vova was drawn by drawing. His further life activities Vladimir Rumyantsev also associated with the fine arts. First, the artist graduated from the Leningrad Art College named after Serov, and then the State Institute of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture named after Ilya Repin, where he studied graphics. Thus, having received a good education, Vladimir Rumyantsev becomes a qualified commercial artist.

Honored success came in the 90's

Undoubtedly, to date, Vladimir Rumyantsev is one of the most popular and sought-after masters of his case not only on the territory of Russia and the post-Soviet space, but also abroad. This is confirmed by the demand for Rumyantsev's works at European exhibitions. Since 1995, Vladimir regularly exhibits his work in the prestigious galleries of Albion. His paintings are in personal collections and in many other countries, such as Germany, the USA, Finland, Sweden. It is impossible not to note the activities of Rumyantsev in Russia. At the moment the artist is in such communities as the Russian Union of Artists and the St. Petersburg Society of Watercolorists. His paintings adorn as many as eight domestic galleries. In addition to the artist painting with watercolor, he is also an illustrator. Vladimir Rumyantsev took part in illustrating about a hundred different books, and even tried his hand at many international contests for a humorous drawing. Thus, the artist won in the Belgian and Iranian competitions for a better illustration.

The master writes his paintings mostly watercolor. In addition to the artist painting masterpieces himself, he also taught drawing at the St. Petersburg Art School named after Roerich in the late eighties, precisely in the same one in which he himself studied at the time.

Famous cats brought famous

Popularity Vladimir Rumyantsev brought a series of his most famous paintings called "St. Petersburg cats." These paintings are literally filled with light, kindness and fun. Cheerful cheerful animals with human emotions are written in the usual author's watercolor style. Cats in the paintings of Vladimir Rumyantsev literally come to life and lead their own, half-cat, half human life. And it's no accident, because live cats in one of the most cultured cities in the world - St. Petersburg. Cats in the pictures of the artist arrange tea-drinking, go to exhibitions and galleries, they personally know the great Russian writer Alexander Pushkin, as well as playing football and go fishing. Rumiantsev's cats seem to reflect the atmosphere of the city in which they live: the same mysterious, imposing, dreamy ... Looking at such animals, it's impossible not to involuntarily not smile. The mood from viewing the creations of Vladimir Rumyantsev charges with optimism, cheerfulness and self-confidence.

Artist's works

We also invite you to get acquainted with the amazing works written by Vladimir Rumyantsev. The artist and his Petersburg cats:

In this picture, most likely, is depicted the same scientist cat, which was discussed in the famous work of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin. And the author of the poem himself did not fail to say gallantly to his hero. St. Petersburg cat Vladimir Rumyantsev portrayed with his own affairs: he hurries to hunt, but for some reason with a net for butterflies, despite the fact that the street is deep winter ...

Such an artist sees the everyday life of the St. Petersburg cat. Here he sits on the fence of the embankment and plays the seagulls tunes on a tiny guitar. The seagulls in St. Petersburg, like the cat's game on the guitar, are all the fruit of the author's inspiration. This is what Rumiantsev's paintings are famous for: their poetry, surrealism ...

And this, according to the author, looks like love. And again, in the performance of St. Petersburg cats. What can be more beautiful and nicer?

But the author himself represents himself. A kind, ruddy lover of cats. About the master says that he, like the heroes of his paintings, likes to draw, collect mushrooms and fish

Where you can admire the works of Rumyantsev

The works of the master are kept by the State Museum of the History of St. Petersburg, as well as the Museum of the Russian Academy of Arts, the State Museum-Reserve "Peterhof" and other Russian state museums. Very often, Vladimir Rumyantsev's paintings are on display at the Drawing Contract's gallery, as well as in other places in St. Petersburg where you can visit the exhibition or even buy paintings and postcards with St. Petersburg cats.