Valeriy Shmatko

Valeriy  Shmatko is a Ukrainian artist, painter, master of coloristic painting and plein air art. His work is based on a deep knowledge of classical painting techniques, due to which his landscapes echo the works of the great masters of the European landscape school, while maintaining a unique author's style.

Working in different formats, from miniature compositions to monumental canvases, the artist creates works that vary in perception - from intimate, filled with a secluded atmosphere, to wide, lyrical-epic landscapes. The basis of his compositional thinking is the rhythm of lines, picturesque spots and masterful transfer of texture, where every detail acquires meaning and depth.

His palette is rich in tonal nuances, and the technique of multi-layered painting gives the works volume and expressiveness, creating the effect of a precious mosaic. Valeriy managed to form his own style, harmoniously combining the traditions of classical painting with the dynamics of modern art. His works resonate with the viewer, combining the past and the present, classicism and individual artistic style.