Ivan Blagorenko was born in the former Soviet Union and was very fortunate to be exposed to the colossal art collections in some of the world’s greatest museums. Inspired by the spectacular masterpieces, He was determined to make art an integral part of his life.

Blagorenko accentuates light in every painting he creates – be that a bright summer day in Southern Utah, a winter evening in a quiet Russian village, or a misty autumn morning in Northern Vancouver.

My artistic style was formed throughout the years by observing and analyzing nature, studying its true natural beauty. In my paintings, I achieve a realistic representation of landscape almost with a portrait-like similarity. I paint nature in its pure state reflecting its deep character. I strive to find grandness even in the simplest things that at first might seem minuscule or boring.