Reflection of the life of the native city in paintings: an exhibition of the artist Krutikov was presented in Mykolaiv

On Friday, September 27, Mykolaiv presented a series of paintings in the urban style of the Mykolaiv graphic artist Anatolii Krutikov.

As the correspondent NikVesti reports, the exposition was demonstrated in the Tourist Information Center of Mykolaiv.

Anatolii Krutikov is a graphic artist from Mykolaiv, he worked in the Mykolaiv Garrison House of Officers as the chief artist, and also opened the first antique store in Mykolaiv.

During the event, the man talked with the exhibition participants, talked about the beginning of his creative activity and introduced his works.

«I was the main artist of the Mykolaiv garrison, it was huge. Before that, I worked as a decorative artist, then I had to serve officers, draw portraits, take photos, advertising, it was a very busy professional life,» said the artist.

Anatolii Krutikov said that he started to admire paintings at the age of 5, and his passion for drawing was passed down from his father.

«Enthusiasm for art manifests in every person immanently, that is, from within, or from birth, but it can always be developed. I inherited my passion for painting from my father, even though he was a shoemaker. I saw him draw as a child, then I was drawn to pencils and paints,» he added.