Oleg Tsank

Oleg Tsank was born in Ukraine in a scenic town flanked by the Dnieper River. Having grown up in a family of avid readers, Oleg has loved books since childhood, which bolstered his creativity when he later transferred his imaginative ideas to art. After moving to the United States, in middle school, Oleg discovered reproductions of classic artworks. He became inspired by masters like Chaim Soutine, Amadeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh, and the Expressionists. He started drawing in graphite and ink while still in middle school, and by the time he reached high school, he began painting in oils, deciding to become a professional artist. His paintings are in private collections both domestically and internationally. He graduated from SDSU with honors in Painting.

“I work in several genres, including portraiture, landscapes, and still life, focusing on unique atmospheric forces surrounding living organisms and objects. Intrigued by how such forces shape the visible world and having been inspired by the School of Paris as well as the Expressionists, I prefer that my painting not be photographically precise. With everything around us constantly evolving, I do not mirror an accurate representation of people and their surroundings. Instead, I interpret such movements through spontaneous marks and brush strokes, using an efficient palette. My paintings and drawings reflect the turbulent and fleeting nature of reality. I work with various media to convey this reality, including oils, acrylics, pen and ink, oil pastels, graphite, and charcoal.”

Still Life # 4

oil on panel

20" x 20" x 0.8"

$3300

2023

In this still-life, I explore intriguing, atmospheric forces that shape the visible world.