Simon Kozhin Paintings

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 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...

These birches grow in a specially protected area of Tsaritsyno Park, and one of the ponds is visible in the background. The view is especially beautiful in the rays of the setting su...

Ancient rocks in the Urals rising from the Chusovaya River like the image of an enchanted giant forever frozen in stone. These prototypes of the fairy tale can be found in the “Mistress” of the “Copper Mountain”, Azov the Girl. Often in the summer in the Urals a lizard is found, as a prototype of Malachite in the form of a lizard with a crown. An image of high skill and custodian of earthly riches. Even today, when walking near the large rocks...

In December, when frost sets in, you can see a rare appearance of clouds over the city with small tonal nuances, while the predominance of cold silver colo...

The artist painted this life-size sketch in the Alla Prima style in the city of Veliky Ustyug during a creative trip to the Russian North while studying at the Russian Academy of Pai...

Spring sketch in the Kaluga region, painted from nature near the Serena River in April. Not for a long time when it is already getting warm, but there is still almost no greenery and...

Sometimes I want to painted a small sketch. What I am doing. It takes almost the same amount of time as a regular etude of medium size 25 x 35 cm. Since...

I painted this view in a rather high rock from a sketch in the workshop. From this place I painted a couple of field studies, one in the afternoon and the other in the evening at sun...

One of the sketches with poplars was painted in the open air in early spring. This is a wonderful time of the year when everything wakes up after winter. The snow has just melted, but there are no leaves yet. I painted a few small sketches...

The artist painted this plain-air sketch in May 2014 in Kolomenskoye. This artwork is an enchanting landscape painting featuring a vibrant orchard in full bloom. Set against a vivid ...

The artist painted this small painting based on life studies of the Vlacherna Monastery on the island of Corfu in Greece in 2013 in the Alla Prima style. This artwork masterfully dep...

The artist painted this plain air sketch in Veliky Ustyug on the Sukhona River embankment in 2001 in the style of Alla Prima. This work depicts the serene coastal landscape of Veliky...

The artist painted this sketch from life in Kolomenskoye Park in the Alla Prima style in 2011. This artwork is a vibrant, impressionistic portrayal of a flourishing tree in springtim...

All year long, nature waits for this short wonderful moment when everything blooms and blossoms. Butterflies and bumblebees fly and hurry to do their job. The park at this time fille...

The artist painted this picture en plein air in the Botanical Garden in Moscow in April 2026 and completed it in his studio in the style of Alla Prima. This artwork is a vibrant land...

The artist painted this sketch from nature en plein air in November 2001 in Tsaritsyno Park on a rare sunny day. This work captures a charming landscape, depicting a quiet road windi...

The artist painted this work from life in January 2026 in Kuzminki Park near the Panomarka River, also known as the Churilikha River. While the artist was making his way to the spot ...

I love this garden in the park. Walking there, you forget about the flow of time, and in the spring, at the time of flowering, when the apple trees try on a white wedding dress, your...

The artist painted this quick portrait of Oksana Sergeevna Mishchenko with a shoulder girdle in several sessions during her years of study at the Russian Academy of Painting, Sculptu...

The artist painted this picture using a 2013 sketch from life made on the island of Tenerife in Spain. This artwork presents a sweeping desert landscape, defined by its rugged terrai...

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 artist painted this fairytale-themed painting in a spruce forest near Abramtsevo. Enchanted by the winter enchantress, the spruce forest, covered in frost and snow, is covered in...

The artist painted this plain air sketch during his creative trip to the city of Plyos in 2005 in one session in the Alla Prima style. This stunning landscape painting captures the s...

The artist painted this plain air study at night on Chistye Prudy in Moscow in one session in the alla prima style. This artwork presents an intriguing blend of impressionistic style...

The artist painted this sketch from nature during a trip to Crimea in 2012, en plein air, in the alla prima style. This artwork showcases a striking seascape, highlighting the dynami...

The artist painted this sketch from nature from the balcony of his Bali Beach hotel room in 2017, en plein air, in the Alla Prima style. This work captures the stormy coastal landsca...

Through my brushwork, I sought to capture the essence of this serene seascape, employing oil paints to blend fine art with a touch of impressionism and realism. The tranquil waters a...

This plain air study painted by the artist in Belek, Turkey, depicts a tranquil seascape with vibrant depictions of turquoise waters under a clear sky. The foreground captures the ge...

The artist painted this sketch Alla prima from plain air while outdoors in the village of Bali on the island of Crete in Greece. This artwork, a serene seascape, masterfully captures...

The artist painted this portrait of his ex-wife Olga Nikolaevna in the RAZhViZ workshop in 2002. This work is a psychologically captivating portrait of Lyolya, sitting with graceful ...

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...

The artist painted this miniature from life in one session in 2011. This vibrant artwork captures the essence of a sunlit orchard, showcasing a strikingly realistic portrayal of ripe...

In this painting, I sought to capture the serene and timeless beauty of Motovun, a hilltop town nestled in the heart of Istria, Croatia. With a palette of soft blues and earthy tones...

The artist painted this motif en plein air on the island of Crete in Greece, in the village of Bali, in 2017, in one session. This vibrant artwork captures a serene landscape with a ...

The artist painted this sketch from life in Suzdal in 2005 in the Alla Prima style. This exquisite painting captures the tranquil landscape of Suzdal, bathed in a soft, atmospheric l...

The artist painted this sketch from life en plein air during a trip to the Russian North while studying at the Russian Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture (RAZhVIZ) in on...

The artist did not choose this motif by chance in Tsaritsyno Park at the end of October, the last leaves were flying around the maple tree, and it reminded the writer O. Henry of the...

The artist completed this sketch while painting en plein air in Pereslavl-Zalessky at Alla Prima in 2013. This striking artwork captures the tranquil beauty of a wintry forest. Set a...

This nature sketch was painted by the artist en plein air on Prechistenka Street in Moscow in the spring of 2004. This painting captures the citys Prechistenka Street under a clear, ...

This plain air painting is painted from life near the railway in Chamzinka, with a view of the falling dusk to the fields after a hot day, filled with soft pastel tones. The artist m...

The artist painted this sketch from life in the village of Karmanovo in the Tver region in 2000 in Alla Prima. This artwork captures a serene rural landscape, showcasing a quaint str...

The artist painted this plain air sketch in Suzdal in March 2005 in the Alla Prima style. This captivating artwork portrays a serene winter scene in a rustic village, masterfully cap...

The artist painted this sketch from nature in the plain air in the alla prima style in April in Pereslavl-Zalessky. This evocative artwork captures the serene beauty of a snow-laden ...

The artist painted this nature sketch near a forest located within the village of Pyatnitsa-Plot in the Tver region, in the plain air in Alla Prima. This exquisite landscape painting...

The artist painted this sketch from nature in the plain air in Tsaritsyno Park in October 2004 in Alla Prima. This exquisite landscape painting vividly captures the essence of autumn...

This painting depicts the quiet rural landscape of the village of Kyn, masterfully capturing the essence of a calm summer day. The winding Kynok River in the Urals flows gently acros...

This sketch, painted en plein air with Bougainvillea and Castor Oil Plant flowers on the island of Crete in the village of Bali, was created by the artist in June 2017. This artwork ...

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 Borodino repulse took place on August 26 (September 7), 1812 in the village of Borodino, 125 km west of Moscow. This dramatic artwork vividly conveys the tension of the Battle of...

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...

This is one of several color sketches for his diploma work that the artist painted in 2003 while studying at the Russian Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture. This charmin...

The artist painted this small, painting from nature in alla prima. The dog, a German Shorthaired Pointer named Laima, lived with the artists grandmother. She was overfed and rather w...

The Church of the Myrrhbearers was built in 1714-1722. by order of the Ustyug merchant T.R. Khudyakova. The lower floor - the basement - according to the ancient tradition, is left w...

A small garden in Kolomenskoye Park where sunflowers grew attracted me with its picturesque view. The beauty of the rhythms of the golden colors and the variety of green spots in the...

The artist painted this sketch from life in Moscow near the Setun River in April 2005, en plein air, in the alla prima area. This work masterfully captures the quiet beauty of the va...

The artist painted this plain air painting of a snow-covered bathhouse in Abramtsevo, Moscow Region, in February. A haven for artists and patrons, the natural beauty and architecture...

The artist painted this sketch from life on a winter night near his home on the boulevard in Maryino in the freezing cold. This enchanting painting depicts a winter nightscape domina...

The artist painted this plain art sketch near Kitay-gorod, within the boundaries of old Moscow, in March 2000. This artwork features an exquisite depiction of a serene and historic a...

In creating this painting, I sought to capture the essence and transient beauty of autumn. The vibrant, warm hues of the leaves contrast with the cool, subdued tones of the sky and e...