About Leonid Plekhanov

Leonid Plekhanov is an award-winning artist who combines a traditional and academic Russian art school background with contemporary techniques, while pursuing a specific vision of the role of art and artist.

Leonid is a member of Artists Trade Union of Russia, currently lives and works in Mexico. 

Artist's statement

Art, for me, is one of those few things that make life worth living. Through art, I, as an artist, can convey and elevate human values. Being an artist is both a great honor and a significant responsibility. In order to develop my art, I must first develop as a human being because you are always present between the brush strokes, whether you want it or not. My art represents how I live and perceive life on my journey, where I continually strive to challenge myself and see how far I can go in professional growth and success and internal development. I hope that my works will help the viewer experience this journey and, perhaps, enrich themselves.

Awards

2020 — Best Figure and Portrait in 9th PleinAir Salon competition (by PleainAir Magazine) for the painting 'A posteriōri'

2020 — 2nd Place Overall in 2020 PleinAir Salon Feb/March competition for the painting 'Eden'

2019 — Best Water in the 2019 PleinAir Salon June/July competition (9th Annual PleinAir Salon Competition) for the painting 'The Source'

2019 — Finalist of the 14th International ARC Salon Competition

2019 — Annual Finalist (Top-25) for the 8th Annual PleinAir Salon Competition from PleinAir Magazine! (for the painting 'Worlds of childhood')

2019 — Finalist in the March 2019 BoldBrush Painting Competition (for the painting 'Anne')

2018 — Best Oil in the 2018 PleinAir Salon April/May competition for the painting 'Worlds of childhood'