Victor Roschkov

Artist Statement:

I have lived most of my life in or near London, Ontario, Canada and through the years I have formed a strong emotional attachment to the surrounding countryside.
I am frequently inspired by older, weathered buildings and structures that I encounter.
I'm always inspired by the many moods, beauty and subtle charms of the countryside I call home. Many of my paintings arise from a simultaneous combination of emotional response and visual impact. I strive to translate my feelings and emotions into my landscape paintings. The subtle and challenging medium of watercolor best allows me express my vision of this area.

I often refer to my digital images and use them as a rough guide, along with memory and imagination to guide me in the painting process. I create detailed pencil studies and drawings before I start each painting which has, over time, helped me refine and develop my watercolor technique. I use many brushes from large to small for detail. I also use scrubbing techniques and frequently manipulate smaller amounts of paint with my fingers while holding a brush, which has evolved into reflex and a sophisticated form of finger painting over time. These elements come together to capture the sense of tranquility and mood I strive to capture in my paintings.

I love to paint in watercolor and create unique landscape art and I feel deep satisfaction when my viewers derive their own emotional response and pleasure from my art.

Exhibitions:

SOLO EXHIBITIONS :
The Grand Theater - Through Gibson Gallery
London, Ontario
Museum London - Art Rental & Sales Gallery
London, Ontario
Over the past 17 years, he has exhibited and sold work in many large and respected annual group shows in London, Ontario and area, including : The Lambeth Art Association, Port Stanley Artists Guild,
St. Thomas Elgin Artists Guild, Art in The Heart, Art Mart, Art Focus, and Visual Elements. In the past four years Vic has had gallery representation at Davis Canadian Arts gallery in Stratford, Ontario.
His painting "Late Summer" was awarded best in show at the 2004 Lambeth Art Association annual exhibition.

Artistic Influences:

The Group of Seven, Andrew Wyeth