Katya Gridneva
Back(Russian, b.1965)
Katya Gridneva was born in the USSR, (in what is now the Ukraine), in 1965. In 1991 she started to attend drawing classes in the world renown Academy of Fine Arts in St Petersburg, also known as the Repin Institute from 1993 to 1999. She studied in its portrait department where she developed her talent for figurative painting. As well as her well-known drawings and paintings involving the female figure as well as commissioned portrait work.
She works from life, capturing the flow of light across her figures. Her work also shows her informed knowledge of the female body. Since 1999 she has lived and worked in the UK. She has exhibited widely in the UK and elsewhere. Her husband, Valeriy, and son, Fedor, are also well known artists.
 A Long Day for Olga Pastel 24" x 36" |
 A Quiet Afternoon for Alexandra Pastel 36" x 24" |
 A Wonderful Model, Natasha Pastel 36" x 24" |
 A Word of Encouragement Oil/Canvas 22" x 26" |
 Alexandra Reflecting Pastel 20" x 26" |
 Alexandra with Sax Pastel 24" x 36" |
 Alona Performance Prep Pastel 36" x 24" |
 Behind the Scenes with Marina and Marsha Oil/Canvas 20" x 20" |
 Circus Performer Oil/Canvas 28" x 34" |
 Daily Rehearsal, Marina Pastel 36" x 24" |
 Gena Posing Pastel 36" x 24" |
 Karen Lacing Up Oil/Canvas 30" x 22" |
 Katya Between Exercises Pastel 36" x 24" |
 Katya Juggling Pastel 40" x 14" |
 Katya Resting Pastel 22" x 30" |
 Last Minute Preparation Oil/Canvas 20" x 26" |
 Marina and Anna Before Practice Oil/Canvas 24" x 18" |
 Marina and Marsha Stretching Oil/Canvas 20" x 26" |
 Marina Resting Pastel 30" x 22" |
 The Model Alexandra with a Saxaphone Pastel 36" x 24" |
 Natasha Posing Pastel 36" x 24" |
 Natasha Posing Pastel 24" x 36" |
 Natasha Reclining Pastel 10" x 20" |
 Quiet Conversation, Marsha and Marina Oil/Canvas 20" x 20" |
 Relaxing After Rehearsal Pastel 24" x 36" |
 Contemplating Her Performance Pastel 26" x 20" |