Simon Kozhin Art

Early spring is the time of the awakening of nature, its booming flowering. But the first leaves appear on the trees and the green grass breaks through last year’s dried straw, and t...

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...

View from the hill to the field, which is already overgrown with young trees. The trees lined up, with even rare rhythms of more intense green spots on the patchwork ocher blanket of...

I painted this sketch on an autumn day, when the sun is still warm, but on the slope of the day the cold creeps up unnoticed. The smell of fallen leaves, similar to the smell of wate...

This nature study depicts the serene landscape of Tsaritsyno Park with tree trunks and a chestnut tree as the main focus of the composition, capturing the enchanting change of season...

The palace pavilion. Kolomenskoye. In this painting, I poured my soul into capturing the gentle dance of light and shadow on the pavilion. Using oil, I blended impressionism and real...

In this painting, I captured the vibrant spirit of a joyful celebration under the night sky, where every light glows with warmth and anticipation. Through rich oils and a blend of im...

In my artwork, I infused the timeless essence of Moscow's Yushkov lane with emotive strokes of oil paint, balancing the delicate dance of light and shadow. The composition marries fi...

In this painting, I poured my passion into capturing the vibrant, restless energy of nature. Using oil, I blended impressionism with realism to bring this bush to life—each leaf and ...

In this oil painting, I captured the mingling of impressionism and realism to express the quiet, tender moment when dawn brushes the sky. The soft, muted purples and blues evoke calm...

Crimean mountains in the summer are covered with grass burnt out in the scorching sun and growing trees among rocky soil. From the peaks you can enjoy picturesque views of the valley...

In this piece, I poured my heart into capturing the delicate balance between realism and impressionism. The oil medium allowed me to breathe life into the quiet unfolding of nature’s...

In this piece, I poured my heart into capturing the serene vastness of the sea meeting the land. Using oil, I blended impressionism and realism to evoke peaceful contemplation and th...

In this oil painting, I've poured my fascination with the serenity of nature into every stroke. Embracing impressionism's play with light and realism’s attachment to detail, I've cap...

The Emerald Isle is one of the favorite islands for tourists in the Mediterranean. Corfu is the most picturesque island and the olive motif on the coast of the middle sea symbolizes ...

I poured my heart into this oil painting, blending impressionism with realism to capture the raw beauty of a lone tree in early spring. The swirling, textured strokes bring the branc...

In crafting this piece, I've channeled my passion for the sea's serene beauty and the freedom it represents. My brushstrokes carry the movement of the water and the warmth of the sun...

In creating this piece, I was drawn to the serene yet vibrant life of the marina. Oils allowed me to blend impressionistic touches with realistic details, capturing the tranquil beau...

This artwork masterfully captures a serene evening waterfront scene, where the tranquil water mirrors the vibrant hues of the dusky sky. The bold, fiery reds and oranges paint a dram...

Without exaggeration, the legendary labyrinth and the ruins of the Knossos palace on the Greek island of Crete, which was inhabited by the Minotaur, which was still familiar to me fr...

The artist painted this sketch from plain air at the Sukhanovo estate near a pond overlooking the veranda in October 2024. This stunning artwork vividly captures an autumnal lakeside...

In this painting, I sought to capture the serene, almost timeless essence of an English village at dusk. My brushstrokes carry the cool tones of twilight, blending with the warm ligh...

The bathhouse was flooded in the evening on a day off. You can feel the smoke from burning wood from far away. At the end of a dying day, he painted a sketch. You can look at the bur...

The fleetingness of autumn, when the first rain knocks down the gold of the foliage, undressing the trees, and the blessed short solar time. The color combinations at this time becom...

When the harvesting is actively going on in the fields, I painted sketches in packs collecting them. There are such long blue shadows. Shadows run swiftly and the field is bright red...

The figured bridge in Tsaritsyno Park is one of the first on the path of a visitor to the park in the Gothic style, which has been preserved since its construction in 1776, having go...

For the first time I was in Crimea a student in 2000 near Alushta. I worked in the camp as a cult trade. And in his free time he painted sketches. This mother-of-pearl color of stone...

In this oil painting, I've melded figurative techniques with the textures of impressionism and the clarity of realism to evoke the timeless beauty of a historic place. I poured my he...

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...

The rocky coast near Alushta, where I worked as a cult organizer at the MPEI student camp in the summer and painted sketches in my free time, really inspired me. The color of the sto...

This view of the square in the Tagansky district from the monument to Dmitry Donskoy in the sketch shows only the cross on the Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in Serebryaniki on a ...

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...

In my sketch, I used oil painting techniques to convey the gentle awakening of nature when the buds of the apple tree bloom. Inspired by impressionism, I used the play of light and c...

In this oil painting, I sought to capture the serene yet ephemeral transition from winter to spring. The brushwork, influenced by impressionism with a touch of realism, dances across...

Not for long in April after the snow has melted there is no greenery. The first shoots appear almost as soon as the snow melts. And the first buds appear on the trees as the weather ...

On my second trip to Switzerland, I painted autumn in the Alps, visited protected areas. I got dressed quite easily, I completely forgot that I am in the mountains. And while I began...

Sometimes when you are near the water you forget how time passes. The sea surface and transparency are mesmerizing, small ripples stop the gaze and the gaze, as if under hypnosis, ca...

This is a full-scale sketch of a girl that I completed in a couple of hours while studying at the Academy of Painting. We did such tasks quite often to train our eye and hand for int...

This is one of the color sketches for the composition of my small diploma at the Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, written in my third year. The end of Maslenitsa week...

On a gray autumn day when it rains quite often and the leaves fly away especially quickly, changing the landscape with a view of the temple from October gold and copper shades to the...

PLEASE NOTE for auction listings: The painting will be shipped, not framed. The framing option is available on request with additional shipping costs. The summer heat by the river i...

This temple was built on the site of a wooden one in honor of the victory over the Poles in 1650. The Kazan temple was the royal house temple. The Kazan Church was built in a style c...

Many have read the fairy tale “The Scarlet Flower” by the writer Sergei Timofeevich Aksakov, and probably remember the miracle that kindness and love creates. When I saw this red flo...

Evening warm light and almost complete calm on the sea. The singing of the cicadas has already died down, and a cold shadow is slowly creeping from the hill...

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...

The bridge on the Orekhovskaya dam in Tsaritsyno is still wooden and very picturesque, located near the Yazvenka River, now a stone bridge has been built in its place. But at the beg...

One of the very picturesque streets of Moscow with old mansions and views of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior is Prechistenka Street. For the most part, two-story chambers and mansions with beautiful facades and ancient history are always sought after by guests of the capital and lovers of hiking. The golden dome...

In March, the snow gradually melts and soil gradually appears. An apple orchard in March is not as interesting as in September or May when it is in bloom. The meagerness of the motif...

This place in Kolomenskoye Park is both an observation deck and a place for paragliding. Most often, athletes begin their flights in the spring and continue until the fall. I do this less often in winter. The motif itself, with a view of the path going down and the river leading to Moscow, is quite decorative. In the spring in May, the greenness of the grass and foliage for some short time differs in that the grass is slightly cooler in color than the green of fresh shoots of tree foliage. It even resembles tapestry embroidery...

At the beginning of April, sometimes at the end of March, when the snow has already melted and there is still no first greenery, everything in nature is not bright. Soft muted pastel...

This castle, located on an island of rock, attracts many tourists due to its picturesqueness. The very variety of stone and vegetation, although not very dense, creates a texture of ...

These newly planted apple trees bloom pink in the spring. Now they have grown and changed a lot. And in 2014, apple trees had just begun to take root in Kolomenskoye Park near the wo...

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. ...

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...

In summer, the river, surrounded by trees along the banks, flows calmly, and occasionally you can see fish swimming in clear water. Summer heat plunges into an atmosphere of laziness...

May twilight is still cool and quite fast in the Botanical Garden. You can hear the singing of a nightingale that fills and smells of fresh greenery. Not a lot of bright greenery has...

Spring sketch in the Kaluga region, painted from life on the Serena River in April. The first greenery is already appearing and a delicate green colors both the ground and the trees....

From noon to four in the evening it gets very hot in Crete. Even the wind from the sea is hot and sometimes scalding. Climbing the volcanic soil with rather sharp edges, I carefully ...

A picturesque view opens from the pond and the River Thames, where once a year a regatta is held, the Cathedral of All Saints is visible. The gray rainy sky and humid air immerse the...

Northern White Sea with a more severe Nordic character, frequent storms and cold winds. It does not immediately show and reveal its beauty to the traveler, as if luring him with its ...