Shvaiko Bio

Born in Altai, one of Russia’s most remote towns, Victor Shvaiko grew up surrounded by the beauty of the wilderness. His natural inclination for fine arts and his strong urge to share his vision of nature led him to the Novoaltaisik Artistic School. Four years of strenuous studies enabled Victor to acquire the skills of a true artist and he began to paint images of the beautiful countryside that surrounded him. After a short time in Ukraine, Viktor fled to Italy to escape the Russian bureaucracy. There he began to paint again and established a following for his work. Later, he came to America and settled down in New York. It was here that he developed a penchant for painting the little cafes and intimate places that we see in his work today. His enticing mix of beauty and mystery has drawn the interest and admiration of collectors from around the world.