Anna Tikhomirova

I graduated from Stroganov Art University in Moscow in 1997 and have been painting professionally ever since.

I am working in the realistic style, I highly value traditional painting skills and constantly try to improve my techniques. I draw my inspiration from the great artists of the past and particularly from the Art Nouveau period such as Manet, Degas, Cezanne, Whistler, Sargent. Also, being Russian, I was brought up to admire the finest examples of Russian realistic and impressionistic art such as works by Repin, Serov, Korovin, Shishkin.

I exhibit regularly, mainly locally in Richmond-upon-Thames. We have a most beautiful section of the river Thames here looping around several times and creating many exciting views all along. Colourful boats, many bridges, several magnificent parks - Richmond is a dream place for an artist.

I teach realistic drawing 19th century style in Ham, Richmond-upon-Thames, in my own private class. During lessons you will copy the Old Masters and draw from classical plaster casts in an informal, friendly environment under the guidance from a passionate, traditionally trained tutor. All abilities are welcome.