Serge Marshennikov Bio

Serge Marshennikov was born in 1971 in Ufa (Bashkiria, USSR). From the earliest of times, Serge was always drawing, painting and sculpting from any material he could land his hands on. His Mother encouraged Serge to study and from early childhood and he had a succession of private teachers and art studies he attended. After receiving a number of awards for his children’s watercolor and pastel paintings, Serge decided to become a professional painter.

In 1995 he finished the Ufa Art College and then continued education at St. Petersburg’s Repin Academy of Fine Art, one of the most prestigious art academies in the world.  As one of the most talented graduates of the academy, Serge was offered to stay for post-graduate studies at the studio of the academy Rector, Professor Milnikov.

Serge’s first solo exhibition was in the gallery “Sangat” of his native UFA in 1995, the year of his graduation from the college. The show was a success and Serge was invited to exhibit at the Artists’ Union gallery.   Serge’s graduation work caught the eye of a Brownwood University faculty member as well as Hardin-Simmons University. Serge, during his post-graduate years, also exhibited in the prestigious art departments of those Universities.

More recently, Serge’s paintings have been sold through important art auctions, including famous Christie’s of London and Bonham's in Knightsbridge. His work is in much demand and his prices are constantly rising.  Serge Marshennikov's delicate original female oil portraits capture the hearts of collectors all over the globe and are on permanent display in the Museum of Modern Art (El Paso), in The Grace Museum (Abilene), as well as many important private collections in Russia, England, Denmark, France and Japan.

Serge’s biggest influences are Andrew Wyeth and Lucian Freud.  From more contemporary times, he likes works of Jeremy Lipking. Serge is married and has a 7 year old daughter.