Vitaly Shapovalov
Author works
This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. (John 15:12)
Aquarelle paper, watercolours, gold leaf, calligraphic brush – soft, round, pointed, 47x70 cm, 2010Remember not the sins of my youth… (Psalm 25:7)
Watercolours, paper, brush – round, pointed, soft, 40x50.5 cm, 2009Application to become a member of the National Union of Calligraphers
Paper, watercolours, brush – round, soft, pointed, 20.7x30 cm, 2009The first epistle of St. Paul the Apostle to Corinthians, chapter 13, verse 1 – 10
Paper, watercolours, brush – round, soft, pointed,30x40 cm, 2009The First Epistle of St. Paul the Apostle to Corinthians, chapter 13, a verse 4-8
Paper, watercolours, brush – round, soft, pointed, 30x40 cm, 2009"A" (calligraphy initial). Inscription in Old Slavonic engraved on the ring that Peter the Great, Russian Emperor, used to wear.
Watercolor paper, watercolors, gold leaf illumination (technique of bulgy gold-plating), soft pointed brush, 35x46 cm, 2011"Я" (calligraphy initial).
Watercolor paper, watercolors, gold leaf illumination (technique of bulgy gold-plating), 46x35 cm, 2013Biography

Vitaly Shapovalov was born in April, 1960, in Rostov-on-Don. In 1980, he graduated from the Grekov Art School, majoring in Theatre Design. Later on he worked as an illustrator, designer, and artist. He is engaged in easel painting and graphics. Vitaly does not belong to any professional union of artists nor has he participated in any professional exhibitions.