Simon Kozhin Art

Pine and spruce stand in the field like a brother and sister steadily enduring bad weather. Not thunderstorms and not storms and not scorching heat, lute frosts do not separate them ...

In creating this vibrant garden scene, I endeavored to fuse the raw emotive force of Impressionism with a touch of Realism's clarity. Each brushstroke captures the dynamic interplay ...

Visiting London, making sketches of the city, I decided to make a series of the night city. It is at this time that the city looks different, night lights and reflexes draw shadows o...

Catalogue raisonné reference: Publisher: Tvorchestvo (2015) Language: English Russian ISBN-10: 5000280512 ISBN-13: 978-5000280515. Artwork description Original oil painting on canva...

Catalogue raisonné reference: Publisher: Tvorchestvo (2015) Language: English Russian ISBN-10: 5000280512 ISBN-13: 978-5000280515. Shipping from the gallery in Switzerland with a ce...

The Old Bar in Montenegro is a true paradise for a plein air of ancient architecture, a stone city and a clock tower, A variety of trees and burnt dry grass on a scorching sun. The t...

Early morning in Malta, delicate transparent architectural motifs in the distance, a fisherman pulling the clear air netting with fish. Exhibition: 2012 “Visible Images”, personal ex...

In this painting, I've captured sunflowers swaying gently in a lush meadow, utilizing oil to meld impressionism with realism. The brush strokes imbue the scene with vitality, reflect...

My first trip to Turkey is a huge amount of impressions from the azure sea, with a lot of shades. Ships sanctified by the sun, all penetrating light, and reflexes. Exhibition: 2012 “...

The artist painted this sketch from life in March 2000 in Pushkino. It depicts the Ucha River and St. Nicholas Church on a warm, sunny day. This artwork captures a tranquil village s...

The view of the port of the village of Bali in Greece on the island of Crete is absolutely mesmerizing and the rapidly changing evening color. A cold shadow literally runs across the...

I painted this view not far from Malia on the island of Crete from a hill on the edge of a cliff. Tourists rarely get there, but birds love this place. The view is very breathtaking,...

The artist painted this plain air picture in Tsaritsyno Park near the Chertanovka River on a frosty day. This artwork is a stunning winter landscape that captures a serene scene of a...

The artist painted this naturalistic sketch in January 2026 in Kuzminki Park. The heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures created a beautiful combination, and enormous, beautiful ca...

One of the places that I dreamed of visiting was breathtaking from the hunch of visiting. Incredibly beautiful landscapes, combined with slender cliffs and on top flaunt small Greek ...

In my artwork, I poured emotions into every oil stroke, aiming to capture a sublime blend of fine art, impressionism, and realism. The historic essence whispers through the textured ...

And how romantic the night landscapes are. The city, illuminated by the lights, in the distance, as if beckons and calls to itself. And we suddenly clearly feel how the artist enthusiastically catches the elusive colors of the night. The cold, dark warm red color of the sky which is enhanced by hundreds of bright highlights on the snow surface attracts snow. Exhibition: 2012 “Dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the victory in the 1812 Patriotic War”, exhibition mounted at the Izmailovo Gallery State Exhibition hall, (Moscow). 2012 “Visible Images”, personal exhibition at the exhibition hall of the Russian Auction House in Gostiny Dvor, (Moscow). 2015 «The Great People’s Country». Personal exhibition at Cultural Center «Ozerov House». (Kolomna). 2018 The personal exhibition "In search of color." Plyos State Historical, Architectural and Art Museum-Reserve. "Museum of the landscape." (Plyos). 2024 The exhibition "Tail-wind". Museum and exhibition complex "Academy of Watercolor and Fine Arts of Sergey Andriaka". (Moscow) Publication: Златоверховникова О.Н. Семён Кожин. – М.: Белый город, 2009. – 64 с. – (Мастера живописи. Русские художники). ISBN: 9785779317184 Page 25...

The Fortezza is the citadel of the city of Rethymno in Crete, Greece. It was built by the Venetians in the 16th century, and was captured by the Ottomans in 1646. Climbing to the top...

Already the warm rays of the sun in March melt the snow and give the motif in Tsaritsyno park with poplar a finished look with a beautiful play of textures. The main task I set for m...

The artist painted this plai air painting in January 2026 in Tsaritsyno Park. This choice was no coincidence, and this is not the first time the artist has painted it, in different s...

This work was painted in the open air in the shade of trees. It was hot and it was necessary to paint the picture quickly, as the fruit attracted wasps and could quickly deteriorate ...

In this life study I painted the vibrant tranquility of a serene port scene in the fishing village of Kato Achaia in Greece. My artistic language is tinged with impressionism, I used...

A very simple motif with boats on the sea that I painted from the balcony of a hotel in the Greek village of Bali on the island of Crete. In creating this piece, I used oils to captu...

An old tree already dead overgrown with moss in the forest thicket. The tree trunk has already been eaten by a bug, and its picturesque texture with a variety of tonal nuances attracted me as a researcher. I watch...

In crafting this piece, I infused my canvas with a symphony of warm hues and harmonious strokes to evoke the serene embrace of dusk's light caressing the tranquil waters. Each brush ...

Choosing the motive as different for their eye-pleasing variety and play, at the same time, simplicity drew attention to themselves. I painted with this motive in winter, but this su...

Our next plein air trip was to the ancient city of Phaselis in Turkey. Beautiful coastline with blue and lilac hills. A huge number of yachts stood in the bay. And the unusual variet...

From the heights of the cliffs on the coast by the sea, you can often watch people swimming in the summer. People swim and discover new horizons. Exhibition: 2012 “Visible Images”, p...

This tower in Kolomenskoye Park appeared in 1959 after the flooding of the Bratsk Reservoir. The Bratsk fort was founded in the 1630s on the banks of the Angara River - not far from ...

The artist made this plain air sketch in a forest near Moscow in the winter of 2000. This artwork presents a serene winter landscape, capturing snow-laden trees under a gentle, monoc...

My trip to the Kola Peninsula in 2010 to the Kolvitsa River and living in the village of Kolvitsa left the warmest memories. Despite the rather harsh conditions for plein air, especi...

Maples are one of the most charming trees in autumn. They change color from red and purple to ocher, gold and orange. In this full-scale oil study, I sought to convey the enchanting play of light and color that heralds the arrival of autumn. On the day the sketch was painted, the weather was cloudy, but sometimes the sun came out and it was warm. The bright shades of golden maple leaves against the backdrop of centuries-old trunks...

In the morning on the island of Ischia, the sliding light of the sun gently barely touches the warm splashes of the ledges on the rocks of Di Zaro. Delicate, barely discernible tonal...

The enchanting lights of the New Years city at night, when people strolling around the city are noisy in search of gifts and fairs with hot tea. Many lights and reflections create a ...

I saw the motif with the old bathhouse from the road and decided to paint it with an approaching thunderstorm. In this oil study, painted from life in a couple of hours, I captured t...

Autumn is a wonderful time when in October the leaves of the trees change color from green to gold and red, purple, orange. I painted this sketch from life in Tsaritsyno Park and tri...

On a high hill stands a wooden windmill, and waits for its Quixote.A gray cloudy day, the wind carries outside air through the valley, a mill stands on the hill for a day. Exhibition: 2012 “Visible Images”, exhibition at the exhibition hall of the Russian Auction House in Gostiny Dvor, Moscow. 2019 Exhibition at the international conference Skolkovo LegalTech. Black Edition. Business center in Skolkovo. (Moscow) 2024 The exhibition "Tail-wind". Museum and exhibition complex "Academy of Watercolor and Fine Arts of Sergey Andriaka". (Moscow) Publication: Златоверховникова О.Н. Семён Кожин. – М.: Принт люкс, 2007. – 120 с. Page 19 Семён Кожин. Зримые образы: [каталог персональной выставки] / Российский аукционный дом. – СПб.: Рекламное агентство MCMG, 2012. – 32 с.Page 31...

Twilight on Bromton Road in London, the glowing lights of the night city. Taxis are drowning in a sea of ​​lights and passengers fly to their dream. This evocative artwork masterfully captures the essence of a bustling city street at dusk. The focal point is a grand, illuminated building, its architecture outlined with delicate lights that contrast dramatically against the deepening blue sky. The artist skillfully employs a cool color palette, enhancing the evening ambiance and adding depth to the urban landscape. Vehicles are depicted mid-motion, their taillights creating streaks of red and white, emphasizing the city's constant energy. The texture of the brushstrokes suggests a lively mix of movement and tranquility, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the scene. The painter’s attention to detail in the architecture and lighting showcases technical prowess, while the overall composition exudes a captivating atmosphere of a city coming to life as day turns into night. Provenance: 2007 - 2016 Private collection. Publication: Златоверховникова О.Н. Семён Кожин. – М.: Принт люкс, 2007. – 120 с. Page 27 Original oil painting "Brompton Road" by the famous Russian painter Simon Kozhin. London cityscape, oil Impressionist painting with city night lights...

I painted a sketch of a carousel in winter in Tsaritsyno park in one session. There was a lot of snow, and delving into the color and tonal relationships of white on a gray, frosty d...

PLEASE NOTE: The painting will be shipped WITHOUT frame. The framing option is available on request with additional shipping costs. I painted this sketch in the garden of a hospitab...

May in Teberda is a rather windy and very changeable climate month. It is rather warm at night and during the day, and after the sun it may suddenly snow and rain. A lot of green sha...

For painting a picture, I made a few full-scale etudes of night London. I hope that the audience looking at my picture will feel the energy of the night city. This red sky only happe...

The artist painted this sketch from plain air in Tsaritsyno Park near the upper pond in September 2002. This artwork, encased in an elaborately ornate frame, features a serene landsc...

Spiaggia di Cava del Isola is a semi-wild beach in Forio near a high cliff. The cleanest water, easy entry into the water, coarse almost white sand on the shore. The location of the ...

The view from the Moscow River embankment to the tented Church of the Ascension of the Lord is the most interesting point for choosing a motif in Kolomenskoye. The place is very acce...

PLEASE NOTE: The painting will be shipped without frame. The framing option is available on request with additional shipping costs. Spring awakens life very quickly and the floweri...

A little fantasy on the theme of dance. In dance, I am attracted by rhythm and movement, which can be expressed through decorative spots. Graphic lines emphasize the plastic shapes. ...

A quiet and cool evening in April by the river conveys the mood of light nostalgia for the time when the first love comes. The singing of birds is already becoming audible, and the f...

This scene represents the acquaintance of the bride before marriage among the nobility. This scene is fictitious and has no specific temporal and historical prototypes. Nevertheless,...

Odessa beach with soft light sand and blue coastline in the distance is a beautiful simple motif. To paint a life sketch you don’t need a lot of paints, a limited palette is enough. ...

Its not every fall that the foliage turns yellow at the same time. And the bright leaves of maples do not always turn red and yellow at the same time. You have to literally catch the...

In early September, a festival is held on the Borodino field where military historical clubs take part and many lovers of horse riding and horses gather. Among the many horses waitin...

Calm and warm Adriatic coast in Croatia. Picturesque blue lagoon where when I was painting sketches I met a water vole more than once. Yachts at sunset as a dream come true for the p...

A barge slowly floats on the water, a quiet move and the murmur of an old ship can be heard near the shore. On the slope of the day, when a slight coolness after a hot day is already...

On the slope of the day, the tired last ray breaks through the foliage of the trees near the Botanical Garden. The last days of May and the heat in the daytime hours are no longer un...

Ever since childhood, I have been fond of the Middle Ages, especially the fortresses. This fortification is the best preserved. A panoramic view of it opens from the Dniester estuary. Delicate shades of old stone and a clear geometric pattern with harmonious proportions. Exhibition: 2012 “Visible Images”, personal exhibition at the exhibition hall of the Russian Auction House in Gostiny Dvor, Moscow. Publication: Семён Кожин. Зримые образы: [каталог персональной выставки] / Российский аукционный дом. – СПб.: Рекламное агентство MCMG, 2012. – 32 с. Page 25 Original oil landscape painting: Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi Akkerman fortress. Plein air Russian artist Simon Kozhin. Impressionist art for sale...

This nature study was painted in Veliky Ustyug during a trip to the Russian North in 2001. This artwork, an exquisite portrayal of a serene rocky landscape, encapsulates the subtle b...

Antarctic sunset is an ongoing winter day with gusts of wind off the coast. Ice blocks with snow with a huge variety of shades and colors. Provenance: 2007 - 2016 Private collection....

This view was painted from sketches after a trip to Crete in the village of Bali. During the trip, I painted 40 sketches from nature. The motive is not complicated at first glance, b...

I think that many have read Alexander Dumas novel “The Count of Monte Cristo” and know about If Castle, where the prisoner languished. Arriving a...