Artist and teacher of fine arts
Svetlana Malkova is a professional artist and teacher with more than 12 years of experience in the field of fine arts and decorative arts.
Svetlana Malkova
He is a professional artist and teacher with over 12 years of experience in the field of fine arts and decorative arts.
- Svetlana has developed a methodological guide "Modern Painting Techniques", which includes seven authorial techniques that are successfully used in teaching children and adults.
- During the pandemic, she conducted a series of online drawing classes through Zoom for the elderly, including those with mental disorders, covering about 27 nursing homes and boarding schools at the same time. This initiative has significantly expanded the opportunities for creative interaction and support for vulnerable groups.
She also organized and conducted more than ten outdoor plein-airs in Italy, Austria, Slovenia and Croatia, which contributed to the development of creative exchange and practical learning in nature.
She is a member of prestigious professional artist associations such as the International Association of Artists (IAA-USA) and Oil Painters of America (OPA).
In her work, Svetlana combines creative approach with deep pedagogical knowledge, actively developing international cooperation and art education.
She is a member of prestigious professional artist associations such as the International Association of Artists (IAA-USA) and Oil Painters of America (OPA).
In her work, Svetlana combines creative approach with deep pedagogical knowledge, actively developing international cooperation and art education.
Education
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Diploma of Higher Education- Obninsk State Technical University for Nuclear Energy (Russia) Faculty: Automated Data Processing and Management Systems Qualification: Systems Engineer. Years of study: 1999-2006
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Diploma of professional retraining- Moscow, Moscow Academy of Professional Competencies Autonomous Non-Profit Organization of Additional Professional Education
- Educational program: "Theory and methodology of additional education: fine and decorative arts" Period of study: from June 26 to December 11, 2018
Professional achievements and awards
- Plein-airs and creative projectsOrganizer and director of more than ten outdoor plein-airs in Italy, Austria, Slovenia and Croatia, which contributed to the development of creative exchange and practical learning in nature.
- Methods and publicationsAuthor of the guide "Modern Painting Techniques", which includes seven authorial techniques that are successfully used in teaching children and adults.
Publications in scientific and professional journals on art and pedagogy, including articles on modern methods of teaching painting and the development of creative potential. - Social projectsSince 2021, conducting regular online drawing classes through Zoom for the elderly and people with mental disorders, covering up to 27 nursing homes and boarding schools at the same time. In 2025, activity continues, and more than 100 people from 22 institutions took part in the classes as part of cooperation with the Charity Fund "Starost v radost" (Joy of Old Age).
- Membership in professional associationsInternational Association of Artists (IAA-USA)
Oil Painters of America (OPA) - Member of the jury for the United Talents Award (2024)United Talents Award 2024
Was invited to the jury of the international award United Talents
Award 2024, which took place from March to June 2024 with the participation of more than 3000 contestants from Russia, CIS countries, Africa and the Middle East. The award ceremony was held in St. Petersburg, in the building of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. - Member of the jury for the Best Talents 2025 international awardAll-Russian National Award "Best Talents 2025"
In 2025, Svetlana Malkova was a member of the jury of the All-Russian National Award "Best Talents" in the category "Best Art Talent". - International Award for participation in the exhibition-competition "Man's Image" (Moscow, 2025)In 2025, Svetlana Malkova took the 3rd place in the international exhibition and competition of contemporary art "Man's Image", held in Moscow from February 23 to March 1, 2025.
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The competition is organized with the support of the Eurasian Art Union, a reputable international organization that unites artists, curators and art historians from Europe and Asia. Artists from different countries took part, presenting works in the fields of painting, graphics, sculpture, photography and installations.
The works were evaluated by a professional jury, which included Honored artists of the Russian Federation, academics and heads of leading art associations. This confirms the high level of the competition and the importance of the award received.
The work of Ms. Svetlana Malkova entitled "Mixing of epochs", created according to her authorial method, was submitted to the competition. This technique is based on the synthesis of visual and stylistic elements from different historical eras and cultures. The unique approach has been recognized by the professional community as an innovative way of artistic expression.
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The victory in the nomination "Man and forces of nature" in the section "Painting" is a direct confirmation of the professional level and originality of the creative method of Ms. Svetlana Malkova. This award is a significant proof of the international recognition of her contribution to art.
Participation in exhibitions and art projects
Organizer: Oil Painters of America (OPA)
Dates: March 1 – May 18, 2025
Location: Online, USA and Canada
Participation status: Based on the results of the competitive selection
Description: Malkova work was selected and presented at an exhibition organized by one of the leading professional associations of oil painters in the USA and Canada. Participation is available only to OPA members (including International Associate Members). The selection confirms the high level of professional recognition.
Dates: March 1 – May 18, 2025
Location: Online, USA and Canada
Participation status: Based on the results of the competitive selection
Description: Malkova work was selected and presented at an exhibition organized by one of the leading professional associations of oil painters in the USA and Canada. Participation is available only to OPA members (including International Associate Members). The selection confirms the high level of professional recognition.
Organizer: A.L.L. Gallery
Date: June 2025
Participation status: Screened, based on the results of the competitive selection
Curator: Snezhanka Spasova Nikolova
Description: The international art platform A.L.L. Gallery has organized an exhibition with the participation of artists from Europe, the USA and Asia. Svetlana's works were selected as part of an open competition. Confirmation letters from the curator are attached.
Date: June 2025
Participation status: Screened, based on the results of the competitive selection
Curator: Snezhanka Spasova Nikolova
Description: The international art platform A.L.L. Gallery has organized an exhibition with the participation of artists from Europe, the USA and Asia. Svetlana's works were selected as part of an open competition. Confirmation letters from the curator are attached.
Date: May 11-25, 2024
Location: 46-48 Tchaikovsky St., Saint Petersburg
Organizer: Department of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Description: The exhibition included 7 paintings. The exhibition aroused wide public interest — more than 1,000 people visited it during the event. A confirmation letter from the Director of the department is attached.
Location: 46-48 Tchaikovsky St., Saint Petersburg
Organizer: Department of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Description: The exhibition included 7 paintings. The exhibition aroused wide public interest — more than 1,000 people visited it during the event. A confirmation letter from the Director of the department is attached.
Date: May 11-25, 2025
Organizer: Union of Creative Workers "International Guild of Craftsmen"
Location: St. Petersburg
Description: Personal exhibition of Svetlana Malkova, presented to a wide audience. During the exhibition period, the exhibition was visited by more than 3,000 people. Confirmation from the President of the Union of Creative Workers is attached.
Organizer: Union of Creative Workers "International Guild of Craftsmen"
Location: St. Petersburg
Description: Personal exhibition of Svetlana Malkova, presented to a wide audience. During the exhibition period, the exhibition was visited by more than 3,000 people. Confirmation from the President of the Union of Creative Workers is attached.
Scientific publications and contributions to the professional field
Svetlana is the author of a number of scientific articles published in peer-reviewed scientific, pedagogical and art journals. The subject of the articles reflects innovative methods of teaching painting and developing creative thinking in children and adults. The publications confirm the active participation of the author in the development of an interdisciplinary approach combining pedagogical, artistic and psychological aspects.
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"Methodology of creating paintings using heat-sensitive paints for children: an innovative approach in learning and creativity"
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"Methodology for improving the technique of using light and shadow to create depth through monochrome"
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"An algorithm for creating an artistic style through the mixing of eras and cultures"
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"The method of creating abstraction through a clear picture: a new approach to artistic expression"
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"The algorithm of minimalism in art: the relationship of form, color and space in painting and architecture"
Membership in professional associations
Expert work and participation in the jury of prestigious art awards
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Media about me
The Art of Stillness
Portfolio
"Silence of the Hills"
Meaning: The painting conveys a state of inner peace and unity with nature. It symbolizes the stability, roots, and power of nature, which remains unchanged despite the passage of time.
"Rocks at the Blue Bay"
Meaning: Focused on revealing the theme of greatness and harmony. Rocks and the sea in balance speak about the interaction of stability and change — the symbolism of the spirit's resilience in the face of life's waves.
"Mountain stream"
Meaning: This work symbolizes the path and movement. The water flowing down between the rocks represents the search for life, change, and the power of time.
"Snow in the evening"
Meaning: It represents the transition from day to night, as well as from the external to the internal. It emphasizes the light in the darkness, which represents hope, warmth in the cold, and the inner light in a person's soul.
"Winter silence"
Meaning: Focused on a sense of purity, solitude, and peace. A symbol of winter wisdom, mental tranquility, and a moment when nature (and humans) come to a standstill.
"Shore of memories"
Meaning: Emotionally directed towards nostalgia and personal history. It is a place where land and water meet, like memory and reality. The painting evokes reflections on the past and roots.
"Lonely Surf"
Meaning: A symbol of change and repetition, of cyclicality. The waves remind us that everything comes back. This painting is about patience, about waiting, and about the beauty of the moment “between”
Contacts
Email: sm.slov84@gmail.com
Location: Bellevue, Washington, USA
Location: Bellevue, Washington, USA
