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Magnificent Oil Paintings by Leonid Afremov. Part 1

Written by Emily

Sunday, 11 January 2009

Leonid Afremov is a Belarus born, Israeli modern painter who creates unique landscapes, cityscapes and figures using a palette knife rather than a brush to paint.

"I tried different techniques during my career, but I especially fell in love with painting with oil and pallette-knife. Every artwork is the result of long painting process; every canvas is born during the creative search; every painting is full of my inner world. Each of my paintings brings different mood, colors and emotions. I love to express the beauty, harmony and spirit of this world in my paintings. My heart is completely open to art. Thus, I enjoy creating inspired and beautiful paintings from the bottom of my soul. Each of my artworks reflects my feelings, sensitivity, passion, and the music from my soul. True art is alive and inspired by humanity. I believe that art helps us to be free from aggression and depression."

~ Leonid Afremov

Copyrighted by Leonid Afremov

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Comments

JP	\| \| 2009-01-12 17:43:06

I really like how the color makes the lights look especially bright.

anon	\| \| 2009-01-18 17:34:20

it is because of the all that yellow, which is the brightest as percieved through human eyes.

sajib - 3 brightest colors in human ey

| | 2009-02-19 10:37:36

Not really yellow dude.A combination of yellow, orange and red (3 brightest colors)which have been quite perfectly used in here.

katie - great!

| | 2009-01-12 17:50:18

I love love love these!

jassminn j - awesome

| | 2009-01-13 00:38:22

dude...that was magical. i loved it.

seryezhaC

| | 2009-01-20 02:21:06

ok

:)	\| \| 2009-01-13 01:11:35

woooww, so pretty and colorful! makes me feel all nice and happy

jolly - more Pics

| | 2009-01-13 02:33:47

I Found More Arts here

http://www.todaytoons.com

Martin Ellacott - Retired Canadian.

| | 2009-01-13 12:57:06

What a masterful artist you are. Your command of colour is genious....you are to be taken seriously.

Jacqueline Medina - bystander

| | 2009-01-13 13:51:04

I love the use of color and the almost cubed brushstrokes. Very unique style and a pleasure to the eye.

Jeannie Elliott

| | 2010-03-02 03:56:05

Just wanted to let you know that Mr. Afremov uses only a pallet knife - not a brush, and it does lend a uniqueness to the colors!
I actually found him after seeing his work in "Stumble Upon," and have since acquired 10 of his paintings! Nine Giclees and one original. My small, drab, apartment is now a vibrant home!
Come visit the auctions and the live Web TV. It is so easy to own a piece of valuable art for a fraction if you are savvy in the auction area! It is so fun!
Visit
http://www.afremov.com/index.php
and
www.arttvnow.com
My favorite is called "Winter." Ahhh
I have had nothing but great experience with him; purchases arrived better than I imagined! My cat still sleeps on the bubble wrap. haha!

Anonymous

| | 2009-01-13 18:53:41

i really like this

elle	\| \| 2009-01-13 19:15:14

wow, the colours are brilliant!

Lauren Michelle

| | 2009-01-13 20:30:35

Stunning brush stokes and techiniques! I would love to be able to paint like you.

Di - Awesome, Breathtaking

| | 2009-01-13 22:25:45

Beautiful.....Thank you so much

Jarvis - Awww

| | 2009-01-14 01:32:55

Way too much happening here. It's too many colours and too bright. There isn't any real mood established, it's all shouted down by the excessive bright colours.

bayram

| | 2009-01-14 05:01:07

çok güzel :)

Zaria - re: bayram

| | 2009-01-14 23:12:10

wait is that good??

Anonymous

| | 2009-02-14 12:37:59

yes, it means "very nice" or something of the sort

oyuncak - nice

| | 2009-01-14 09:52:39

Very nice paints. Thanks.

crackgerbal - Very creative

| | 2009-01-14 17:48:22

This person has an amazing use of texture and color in the paintings, the trees are particularly amazing since the shape of the leaves is defined with highly contrasting colors. thanks for the post, truly unique.

dawn - hehehe

| | 2009-01-16 00:30:27

you dont even know what youre saying, do you?

Anonymous

| | 2009-01-14 15:48:37

[color=fuchsia]Makes
me wish I had time to paint.

I loved it.[/color]

malalol

| | 2009-01-14 17:20:29

Absolutely awesome

Anonymous

| | 2009-01-14 20:12:27

LOVE IT!!
the colors are fantastic!!

yxh - awesome

| | 2009-01-14 20:51:02

The textures and colours.

adsf - asdf

| | 2009-01-25 02:53:43

Lovely!

Eli	\| \| 2009-01-14 21:51:03

I've seen this guy on deviantART... truly amazing :)

Zaria - That was amazing!

| | 2009-01-14 23:09:52

Nice!!!! Love it that was magical!!!

confederate

| | 2009-01-14 23:16:29

Anonymous

| | 2009-01-14 23:49:54

quite lovely

KellyR

| | 2009-01-15 00:03:47

Beautiful, spectacular, magical, awesome!!! You are truely gifted.

indelible[p]ink - this... beautifully, real beau

| | 2009-01-15 02:25:41

cherie hanson - stunning work

| | 2009-01-15 02:59:54

I absolutely vibrated to the energy of your stunning work. I, too, love color and often wonder why so many are fearful of it. Intensity is not to be feared but to be embraced. What a pleasure your work brings.
Bravo!

everon - Chan Drap Goi Nem EVERON

| | 2009-01-15 05:25:41

Khong co gi hay

gagan

| | 2009-01-15 12:55:59

gg[code][/code]very nice paintings tru to life images

amaR - Wowwwwwwwwwwwww

| | 2009-01-15 13:20:16

wow great paintings. love them a lot

naomi

| | 2009-01-15 14:29:46

omgomgomgomg
this is my favourite style of art
and he have done it perfectly
an inspiration to me

Sude Khanian - Very Talented

| | 2009-01-15 15:09:08

I am a painter myself, and as a painter i must say, well done!

I like how u use the magic of reflection and power of contrast to create something so beautiful.

However, I prefer the works in which you use strong contrast of shapes as well.

again, Nice Job. My hats off to you!

art critic #151 - Ugh, really?

| | 2009-01-15 15:46:25

Oh this is such an eyesore. It's too bright, too busy. It takes away from whatever is trying to be said. Indeed, the colors are pretty...but that doesn't make it good. The composition is delightful but the finished product...well, Kinkade should certainly watch out.

blondee - lovely!

| | 2009-01-15 22:03:31

I loved the intensity of the colors, using the whole range of the spectrum with varying brightness. And the texture made me want to take a lick of it! :)

ewww - disgusting!

| | 2009-01-16 01:51:45

you want to lick an oil painting?

dawn - really???

| | 2009-01-16 00:22:04

yawn!!! selfindulgent paintings that mach with the new livingroom....again???

Puh-lease! - This is pathetic.

| | 2009-01-16 01:55:00

I'm not an artist or a respected art critic, but it's easy to see that this is nothing more than disgusting kitsch. I don't know which is sadder: the "art" or the ridiculous sycophantic comments on this page.

Riles - We can see that you've never

| | 2009-12-31 04:10:10

It's quite obvious those who either can appreciate the effort that goes into these... or someone who has picked up a brush...

For the rest of you, get off your butts and try it, before you judge.

From someone who has explored mediums extensively: photography, charcoal, pastel, watercolor and oil...

This guy is most definitely more talented than many painters could hope to dream..

hihiku

| | 2009-01-16 03:13:22

can't take my eyes off... very beautiful...i love the one one who painted this

max - colours

| | 2009-01-16 04:46:24

you're right Jarvis,too redolent coulours

pomonaqueen - um

| | 2009-01-16 06:19:39

Very nice touch, obviously knows how to use brushes, but too too loud for me. I don't feel the sense of mystery I usually seek in artwork.

Cindy Cage - stained glass and mosaic artis

| | 2009-01-16 08:30:52

I love the use of color here and the glare on the streets is something I need to do in glass. This work inspires me!

john - love it!

| | 2009-01-16 12:24:51

I love your work.... beautiful and colorful images!

LUISA AMELIA GAMEZ - LOVE YOUR WORK

| | 2009-01-20 13:44:13

BEUTIFUL

Anonymous

| | 2009-01-16 13:40:53

They've got obvious talent, but almost every painting is of a person or people carrying umbrellas, walking on a mostly empty, well lit street at night. It's a great start, but I'd like to see more and different scenes.

fred	\| \| 2009-01-16 18:54:37

If only they were on velvet...

mijazma

| | 2009-01-16 19:40:58

i agree, using a knife instead of a brush can result in some amazing works of art. however, these are certainly not it. this is pretty much a tasteless tacky hack job. no art here.

Anonymous

| | 2009-01-16 20:50:03

the painting are incredible! Standing ovation indeed! I love the colors. second to the last is my favorite!

Phenixia

| | 2009-01-17 01:11:38

It's like if all the paintings were made with fire and confettis! It's so colorful and vivid!

prabin - nice

| | 2009-01-17 03:03:09

now i now that what is talent....!

Jaggana - Lovely

| | 2009-01-17 04:49:09

It's really beautifull !

isabel - wowww

| | 2009-01-17 04:55:04

really liked these

Kelsey - Wow

| | 2009-01-17 16:06:11

His work is beautiful! O.O

Anonymous

| | 2009-01-17 21:52:47

you've got soul. don't listen to the chumps. they're afraid. And mean. You are the stars.

nana	\| \| 2009-01-18 09:41:56

love ittttttttttttttttttt
ttt

GoFrm - Wonderfull

| | 2009-01-18 11:45:15

Wonderfull drawing.

If you want to see another good pics:

visit : www.gofrm.com

Anonymous

| | 2009-01-18 11:54:58

wow, these are incredible. i love all the bright colors used. amazing.

EnidZerp\o

| | 2009-01-18 14:18:28

They're pretty, but the images are meaningless cliches.

Ocean Sky - Sadly derivative

| | 2009-01-18 14:21:53

Totally traditional and derivative. We have seen too many thousand of these kind of repetitive "pictures" and easy mannerist technical obsession.
What to see real painting?
Look here:
www.cerjlalonde.com

redspooney

| | 2009-01-18 15:55:30

does he have shares in an umbrella company?

Pfin	\| \| 2009-01-18 19:19:37

Wow, pretentious comments galore!
I think they're gorgeous, but the painting subjects could have more variation. Keep em' guessing.

occasional artist

| | 2009-01-18 19:25:35

I think calling something "cliche" has become a bit cliche in itself. Cliches are usually that way for a reason- they are meaningful moments/thoughts etc. experienced by many. That doesn't make them less meaningful, it means we come to certain realizations because it's necessary.

anyway, I like the technique and the use of contrasting strokes to show distance. Imaginative.

Revolute

| | 2009-01-18 22:35:11

Terri

| | 2009-02-11 23:19:43

And I am wonder "Revolute" which museums or artshows are displaying your paintings and prints? I think Leonid Afremov is fabulous. I just purchased "Siberian Tiger" giclee. I just wish I had enough money to buy the original. I would love to meet the artist in person. I am sure he is a lot nicer than you!

Anonymous

| | 2009-01-19 03:27:04

Spectacular. I love the brush strokes and color. It's awfully moving to take in.

Anonymous

| | 2009-01-19 11:13:06

yo masta

| | 2009-01-19 19:42:55

Anonymous

| | 2009-01-27 17:30:18

why don't you try it and show us how it turns out then?

Tawn	\| \| 2009-01-19 22:22:51

What gorgeous art. The colors flow and move and draw your eyes across the painting. Wow!!

vivek

| | 2009-01-19 23:16:36

its art in its fullest form...cant be described in words..it talks about itself...

caz - Amazing

| | 2009-01-20 22:07:14

Amazing!

Anonymous

| | 2009-01-21 03:11:31

It's an impressive colours esaltation!
Very good!

Anonymous

| | 2009-01-21 07:53:23

These are so insanely good, literally breathtaking :)

Jeff	\| \| 2009-01-21 07:56:22

This is wonderful!

blad3runn69

| | 2009-01-22 19:43:31

wow :)

Doesnt Matter

| | 2009-01-23 08:34:34

Really great paintings. Too bad he is from Israel. A country that has committed the worst war crimes after ww2.

Maccommitt

| | 2009-01-23 09:51:20

Technically perfect but not inspired...still they make me feel happy.

Scat R. Brane

| | 2009-01-23 10:39:15

Since I see nothing but praise, perhaps a bit of critique is in order.

My 1st impression was also 'Wow!'. But (yeah, always that 'but' somewhere) it is the subject matter that makes it too much of a trick, that amazing use of colour. The scenes are too standard, almost turning the lot into kitsch.

Should the choice of subject be more personal, daring, challenging or whatever, that would change the entire perception I have of this technique.

Still standing is that I admire the effective use of those bright colours.

Okay, shoot me.

Norpan94

| | 2009-01-23 14:52:11

Fantastiskt "Fantastic" Underbart "Wonderful"
:)

OrganGrinder

| | 2009-01-23 15:00:20

Ever tried streets of Prauge?

Jadie15 - wow

| | 2009-01-24 01:22:05

Kevster

| | 2009-01-24 03:10:29

I find them emotive - I had my first anniversary in Paris. Isn't art supposed to be evocative or emotional?

intellectualising the colour and the brush strokes just renders us banal no! FOOD FOR THE SOUL.

keep up the good work

Wickey - This is soo cooll!!!

| | 2009-01-25 06:17:36

There is nothing to describe these paintings....Good Job!!

justus

| | 2009-01-24 22:57:42

lanterns...

Clarkem - provocative and challenging

| | 2009-01-24 22:58:22

I love the way this art challenges the perceptions of what is "art" and what is pleasing to the eyes. The impact is very strong, with the use of colour and light reminicent of one of my favs, Cafe Terrace at Night
Vincent van Gogh, 1888.

Melissa

| | 2009-01-25 02:59:39

These pictures are amazing and fantastic. Such creativity and expression in each.

Aman Singh - Amazing Stuff

| | 2009-01-25 08:52:12

This is simply Amazing Stuff. I have never seen such an amazing amalgamation of colors nicely on a canvas. Thank you for sharing this. Regards

andi - comment

| | 2009-01-25 10:56:39

i don't known what to say,...i just can......WOW..

Chuck - Woah.......

| | 2009-01-25 17:03:40

I can't believe it, it's like a collage on crack, I mean it's just dazzling to the naked eye! It is unrealistic, yet it's realistic. Leonid did a fantastic job at balancing fantasy and realism, and OMG, it's so beautiful! So cool....

Carrie

| | 2009-01-25 23:43:01

Wow. I love these paintings. I especially love the ones in Paris, (Le Louvre and Le Champs-Elysees)

ms. terysa - love itttt is right!!!!!

| | 2009-01-26 06:02:39

well they say you cant please all the people and judging by some of the comments. but the old saying is "more for me".!!!!! love iittttt tooooo!!!

rose	\| \| 2009-01-26 19:09:33

too good..breathtaking...1 of the brilliant wrks that i come across.how did u get those beautiful strokes?knife had been used?

rihanaa

| | 2009-01-27 06:31:01

hi i luv the paintings n the way they r done...

Diablo - Sr

| | 2009-01-27 20:05:25

[size=large][color=p
urple]The people have spoken. Ah,the treachery of the masses.[/color][/size]

Debra Harrison - Love Sex Laughs Lingerie and M

| | 2009-01-30 00:23:12

I love the brilliance of this work. It bores me when folks attempt to display their "superiority" by trashing the talented work of others. It is so small - don't you think? I first saw Leonid Afremov's work on Ebay and have honestly considered buying one (as a cancer survivor, cash is a bit tight but the desire is there...). His work can be purchased quite reasonably. Keep up the great work Mr. Afremov. Don't let the bastards get you down. Your work is stimulating, intelligent and brilliant.

[color=maroon]Debra[
/color]
http://www.lovesexlaughs.com
[color=teal]Lingerie
, Costumes, Romantic Games,
Sexy Shoes, Leather and even Chocolate Body Paint![/color]

avinash

| | 2009-01-30 03:22:57

really fantastic very very beautiful paintings i love it

Anonymous

| | 2009-01-30 13:34:41

I love all of these. You can see a Van Gogh influence but his choice of such vibrany colors. It is like a confetti of blessings out pouting from the sky.

Simply irresitable.

sweetha

| | 2009-01-31 14:27:14

really awesome..than 4 d pix!!

great site!! :)

Cathy Savels

| | 2009-02-03 07:02:08

I struggle putting light into my paintings and I'm amazed looking at these. Thanks for inspiring me.

kmcernig - Amazing

| | 2009-02-04 23:30:38

I love your artwork, right when I looked at the first painting I felt such warmth and coziness from the lights. The rest are just as amazing or even better. KUDOS

Pat	\| \| 2009-02-09 16:33:15

These are truly Amazing, I LOVE the bright colors!!!!

Amanda - Wow

| | 2009-02-16 21:09:23

These are really unique.

mandy-jayne ahlfors - Brilliant

| | 2009-02-20 04:11:42

I love the technique you have used and the colours. Well done.

Anonymous - mmmm preeeetty

| | 2009-02-20 05:18:43

i reeeally like these, i dont know much about art technique and whatnot, but i know what i like and dont like, and i like these...

and i love umbrellas...

especially ones that dont flip inside out at the slightest breeze :)

phyllis neff - you are an outstannding artist

| | 2009-02-20 20:24:12

Anonymous wrote:

i reeeally like these, i dont know much about art technique and whatnot, but i know what i like and dont like, and i like these...

and i love umbrellas...

especially ones that dont flip inside out at the slightest breeze :)

Rebekah

| | 2009-02-22 02:42:08

OMG, I love these... They are so beautiful. Man I wish I could paint like that. I wonder how hard it is for the artist to change the perspective of the colors... AMAZING.

Louann

| | 2009-02-26 00:46:27

I love the comments here. Oh, and I love the painting.
Bottom line is if he wants to make money, he doesn't need to please artists. He's already pleased himself,(or he wouldn't have painted this) and he can keep on doing it. And sell, sell, sell. Because it makes people feel happy. Most of the people who buy art are not artists!!
I would love to have this bright cheerfull painting in my home. It's color therapy!

annah - wow

| | 2009-02-27 21:54:08

wow ur such an amazing artist! and such beautiful colors! great job! =D

andie

| | 2009-03-04 05:37:03

This beautiful art is healing to the mind and body,the colors are so powerful and potent it's like taking a dose of new Life.

Diana

| | 2009-03-07 14:32:12

I think mean people should keep their opinions to themselves.If they can't say something nice they should keep their mouths SHUT. What did you gain by hurting some ones feelings? Did it make you all feel like big shots? Well in my opinion and probably most of the other people on this sight you flap your gums like the the low life scum that you are. Mr. Afremov you are extremely talented and your paintings are beautiful. I LOVE the color.

tmo - love them

| | 2009-03-09 21:09:42

the artist uses ana amazing style of texture. i have atually painted a copy one of these before and it is difficult to pick up on this technique used. the colors used are awesome and make the picture stand out amongst others. these are some great peices of artwork.

bigdeal

| | 2009-04-10 18:11:52

Look at his art, then Daniel Wall's art. Complete copy. Afremov's description used to say "the founder of intense impressionism", just like Wall's description. Then one day Afremov removed it from every one of his profiles on many sites, including wiki. My guess is a law suit. Beautiful art, but mass produced crap at its finest. I own a few of Afremov's originals, but am sad to see what I discovered. A copycat. My paintings are probably worthless.

isti - Very nice

| | 2009-04-23 01:17:32

I love it, very beautiful. Heart touched.

Want to see more...

Anonymous

| | 2009-04-25 13:20:12

I love these so much!!

Santa Fe Anni

| | 2009-04-26 16:23:07

The artist is named Leonid Afremov.

Simone

| | 2009-05-11 14:47:16

[color=purple]Wow!! Your work continues to amaze me! Totally unique and the colours are simply stunning!

I love the compositions as well, they're interesting and original without being overly perfect.

[/ color][size=medium][
/size]

tencho - ohhyeahhh

| | 2009-05-12 17:35:47

it was tripii. man, congratss..

johnteecube

| | 2009-05-18 22:23:23

wonderful colours

tom - re: 3 brightest colors in huma

| | 2009-05-19 22:20:55

sajib wrote:

Not really yellow dude.A combination of yellow, orange and red (3 brightest colors)which have been quite perfectly used in here.

Actually its more of his amazing use of contrasting and complimentary colors. having blues and oranges touching and yellows and purples and greens and reds. Wow.

Heather

| | 2009-05-28 18:28:30

I like the use and contrast of colors in each painting, and that everyone is very distinct.

ROSALINDA SIEGAL

| | 2009-05-31 13:04:33

i iam facinated with ouyr work, i am in florida now and would lihe to know if there is a show runnig or wher i can see your worh, Bravo reizele

Kelli

| | 2009-06-04 13:27:45

For me, art is a vehicle that takes me to another place in my mind. Maybe the place is from my past, perhaps it takes me somewhere that I have never been but have always imagined. If a painting has the capability to move me to that place inside of myself...then..that is beautiful. I think some of Mr. Afremov's paintings are simply beautiful because they speak to me. For those that do not feel that way...to each his own. That is what makes art...ART!

Gabriela

| | 2009-06-07 19:48:46

Hermoso, te felicito y sos una gran inspiración :)

Sakshi - art is my life

| | 2009-06-15 10:04:33

For me art is a never ending thing....as an ocean which has no limits....as the sky which is'nt restricted by anything....Art is my life....any kind of art means to me a lot....After watching these paintings I have understood that there's no other thing greater than art....To the artist of these paintings....Hats off to you....

Jaqui - Afremov Not Real?

| | 2009-06-17 15:45:38

Some guy last week went around posting that Afremov wasn't real on all the complaint boards. Just because you may have had an issue doesn't mean you make claims about someone. The art is unique and some people LOVE it and others don't and that's ok but the complaints are pretty funny! The Afremov family even responded on a few of the boards.

richard robert runson

| | 2009-06-18 10:24:30

amazing

Wayne

| | 2009-08-26 23:20:50

These oil paintings are very cool, especially the magnificent use of colors.

Angi - We like this work

| | 2009-10-02 18:38:04

Very commercial, looks good and nice and bright in a somewhat drab world.

inci kolye - yes

| | 2009-11-05 03:18:38

These oil paintings are very cool, especially the magnificent use of colors

Usta - Sohbet

| | 2009-11-17 15:33:53

İt,2s good image
thansk

dizifilmler - Dizi izle

| | 2009-11-17 15:36:08

I really like how the color makes the lights look especially bright

shbt - sohbet

| | 2009-11-17 15:37:23

i iam facinated with ouyr work, i am in florida now and would lihe to know if there is a show runnig or wher i can see your worh, Bravo reizele

jerry flores - tango in paris

| | 2009-12-15 12:11:09

How much does a 30x40 painting title tango in paris is worth

Oksana

| | 2009-12-16 04:00:53

Please, visit - http://www.afremov.com/
for details

shan ay

| | 2009-12-16 05:43:04

its realy nice i like your paint

Zé Cordas

| | 2010-02-07 09:57:09

Just amazing... I couldn´t find enough positive adjectives to qualify these spectacular works of art. Very good job indeed!!! CS

Joshua Berg

| | 2010-02-07 18:30:24

These are absolutely magnificent!

sohbetkonya - konya chat

| | 2010-03-02 16:27:29

thanks very good

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