Leonid Nepomnyashchy is a rather extraordinary person. In this article, we will reveal some facts from the life of a famous artist, as well as highlight his creative activities. There are many rumors about his personal life, but this makes the artist even more attractive. After all, this is how life works: the more scandalous a person’s biography is, the more they are interested. As an artist, Leonid Nepomniachtchi made a huge contribution to the development of Russian painting.
Artist Biography
The name of the artist became famous when he was not yet thirty years old. Nepomnyashchy Leonid Borisovich was born in 1939 in the heart of Russia, Moscow. From childhood, he showed interest in painting. Initially, Leonid proved himself as a poster artist. He went through a large stage of development while studying at the Moscow State Art Institute named after V.I. Surikov. This famous institute has released into the world many subsequently famous artists. As a student at this educational institution, Nepomniachtchi took lessons from such famous masters as Uspensky B. A., Savostyuk O. M., Ponomarev N. A. A little later, already in 1969, Leonid joined the Union of Artists of the USSR. At the age of twenty-six, he married the famous actress, which attracted the attention of society. Four years later, the daughter of Ksenia was born. Subsequently, the marriage broke up and Leonid left for Mexico. Having lived there for more than thirteen years, he returned to his homeland and to this day he works and lives in the capital.
Creative way
During the time that Leonid Nepomniachtchi lived in Russia, he participated in many exhibitions at various levels. These were republican, all-union, and international exhibitions, where the artist's works were evaluated at the highest level. Since he began as a poster artist, it is not surprising that in 1968 for his work at the All-Union exhibition dedicated to the fiftieth anniversary of the Komsomol, he received an award from the Komsomol Central Committee.
When the artist left for Mexico, the admirers of the talent were waiting with hope for his return, so that he could continue to please them with his works. And their hopes came true. He returned and continued to create already in Moscow.
Leonid Nepomniachtchi gained even greater popularity through collaboration with writers and publishers. He was invited to create illustrations for various novels and short stories, poems and prose. Such work made him very popular, and within ten years he became one of the top ten illustrators. Conan Doyle’s novel, Notes on Sherlock Holmes, brought him real fame. But this was not the only work that he adorned with his graphic works. Many adult and children's books contain illustrations by Leonid Nepomnyashchy. His drawings are quite recognizable thanks to the author's style. Among the works of the author there are portraits that he painted to order, and landscapes. His collection contains works on children's subjects, church and historical themes.
Personal life
Leonid Nepomnyashchy first attracted attention when he married the famous actress of that time
Valentina Talyzina. At first, the marriage was happy, and they had a daughter, who was named Xenia. But then problems began, some of which leaked to the press. Leonid loved to drink, he liked noisy companies and fun parties. Over time, this adversely affected family life. Later, the artist met a new love, Tatyana. It was with her that he then went to Mexico, lived and worked there.
Life in mexico
While in Mexico, Leonid continued to create and created many paintings and illustrations for books. Even there, he received prizes, which brought fame to himself and the country. These were:
- Mexican Government Council of Culture Award;
- national award Antonio Roble.
The period of life when the artist lived in this beautiful country is captured on the canvases of the author. Bright colors, a variety of shapes and shades clearly convey the rhythm of life and local flavor. Those who visit the artist’s apartment in Moscow say that still lifes with parrots, flowers and other objects of attention of the artist are hanging on the walls. These paintings seem to take the viewer to a distant country and cause a desire to see everything with their own eyes.
But do not think that the artist was easily given his fame in Mexico. Once in a foreign country at that time, he was forced to fight for the right to create. Mexican culture was not immediately able to appreciate his talent. Only with time, work and perseverance did he earn a name for himself.
Modern Leonid Nepomnyashchy
After returning to his homeland, the artist continued to actively create in the rhythm to which he was accustomed for his whole life. Organization of exhibitions, new works and illustrations - this is what makes him happy and pleases fans of his talent. At the moment, his plans do not include leaving the homeland. As for his fans, they are happy to attend exhibitions, acquire the works of the author and always look forward to new ideas and paintings by Leonid Nepomnyashchy.