MassiveVoodoo
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Hey jungle painters,
we often have the honor to chat with fellow painters from all around the world on shows like Monte San Savino or the Duke of Bavaria. Often we realize that there are so many other painters, which are not present on shows. Today MV had the chance to have chat with a famous Ukrainian painter: Sergey Popovichenko.
Interview is done by Peter,
of the MV-Team.
If you are interested in more Interviews please check this link!
MV: Hey Sergey, nice to have you here. As some of our readers will know, you are a well known painter from the Ukraine. You paint your minis in a very dark and realistic way. Please tell us a bit about yourself.
Sergey: Greetingsmy friends!! I´m also veryhappy to have this chatwith you!What can I tell you about myself ...My name is SergeyPopovichenko. I live in Ukraine, in the capital Kiev.And I have been paintingminiatures for more than seven years.I get the most pleasure from itin my life. Iembody my ideas. Inminiature, I find my expression. There isnothing limitingme, and success depends on me.It's worth a lot.
At the moment, I'm notonly an artist, but also a teacher of the KievNational University of Technology and Design. My speciality is to design engineer equipmentfor the light industry. It wasthe work of the teacher allowed me to developas an artist. I had some free timeafter school with students and wanted to do something other thandesigning of equipment. It has enabled me to remember my childhoodfascination with toy soldiers.
MV: It´s always interesting to hear the tales of how somebody got into the hobby. So please tell us your tale of the brush
Sergey: My wayof engaging inminiature long enough. When Iwas a child, my family was notrich, there was a time when wedid not even have a TV. Idevoted a lot of time in reading books and drawing.Over time, I became more interested in adventureand historical novels. I drew and redrewthe characters from the books. Of all thegifts that were given to meI'm most fond of mysoldiers. Iarranged the war on the floorof my children's room, gluedcardboard castles and siege machinesfrom wood. Thus, beganmy passion formodeling. Then, whenI was at university I came over pewterfigurines, a companyunknown to me. And at models magazineI saw how they can be paintedand arranged. Ibegan trying to paint. Then, when I gotinternet, I became acquainted with the works of artistsfrom around the world. I was impressed, so my enthusiasm only intensified, and the results began to grow.
MV: As most of our readers are from Western Europe or the US we are sure they don´t know a lot about the painting community in Ukraine. Please tell us a bit about it.
Sergey: Talkabout the community in Ukraine can be long.There are many emerging artists, anda few guys whose works inspire respect. Among themare Konstantin Pina,Victor Osipenko,Stanislav Kurioenko. You could already see their workon the P&Pand PF.However, in comparison to Europe,the number of peoplewho are interested inminiature is very small andthere is no organization for it. Far more people makemodels of tanks, aircraft and ships. A large number of them is more organized. Theyhave clubs and they hold exhibitions on which you sometimes can find a small number of figures.
However, it is nice that there aresculptors who are collaborating with a variety firms from Europe. Among them, OlegPogosyan. You should have seen hisfigures in my painting.He creates a wonderfulknights. Hesculpts forTartar Miniatures,First Legion, Mercurymodels. ChronosMiniatures.
MV: As we already mentioned, you are famous for your dark and very realistic style of painting. What´s your philosophy of painting? Where do you get your inspiration from?
Sergey: My style of painting is probably a reflection of my philosophy and my view of history. War is bloody work, and I can clearly see the ancient times in muted colors. So I imagine these warriors are not as bright as they are usually drawn. Most of the figures, which are created by sculptors are quite brutal. So why not emphasize their brutality with a brutal muted painting. Mud and blood in acceptable amounts will speak about the environments in which they are fighting.
Justdyes availablesimplesoldiers were not so brightand sostands in antiquity as in modern times. Sothis is another reasonto mute colors. Of course, the morenoble warriors, I would draw more clearly, if required bythe situation. But I try to choosesimple Slayersfor painting. I prefer legionaries andcenturions, not legates. I prefer infantrymen,sergeants and knightsin battle rather than kings.
MV: What was you greatest success in you hobby-life and of course why?
Sergey: I hopeI have not yet achievedthe greatest success and mymain achievementis yet to come. I have several awardsat exhibitions inSpain, Italy andRussia. It's nice, but much nicerto conceive a new interesting projectand bring it to completion. In this liesthe greatest pleasureand I hope Ihave the strength for the realization of all my ideas. If I makethem, I think you would be interested.
MV: At the moment there are a lot of miniature companies. Which is your favourite one?
Sergey: I can not namea favorite companythere are interestingto me periods and figureson these topics from different manufacturers. If the figure is interesting for me, I do not watcha company name.
MV: Beside brushes, minis and colors, what is the most important thing on your table?
Sergey: This is of course the camera
But there are things near the table without which I can not be. This is my bike and my dumbbells. And of course my computer and books. Sometimes I like to play shooters and strategy or read an interesting book.
MV: Do you have a picture of your table? Please, do not clean it for it
MV: Some short questions: Are there any painters you admire?
Sergey: Diego Ruina, Roman Lappat, Ernesto Reyes,
MV: Do you lick brushes?
Sergey: Yes This is done unconsciously. So I'm using thin brushes. And the left hand in the paint, I remove the excess paint from the brush.
MV: Favourite breakfast?
Sergey: Eggs to shakewith milk.
MV: Favourite song?
Sergey: Oh ...a lot of them! Something heavy!
MV: Favourite film?
Sergey: Terminator
MV: Favourite color?
Sergey: All colors, but only muted!
MV: What is your favourite miniature so far?
Sergey: I can not choose one. There are many great figures from the great sculptors.
MV: Last question: please tell us which would be the greatest development in your hobby?
Sergey: In the pasta great development wasto try oil paints. Workwith oil on acrylic - it issurprisingly pleasant. It gives remarkable results. The greatest development in the future -learn to sculpt. It would be great to embody myown ideas.
MV: Thanks a lot, Sergey
Follow Sergey on his websites:
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we often have the honor to chat with fellow painters from all around the world on shows like Monte San Savino or the Duke of Bavaria. Often we realize that there are so many other painters, which are not present on shows. Today MV had the chance to have chat with a famous Ukrainian painter: Sergey Popovichenko.
Interview is done by Peter,
of the MV-Team.
If you are interested in more Interviews please check this link!
MV: Hey Sergey, nice to have you here. As some of our readers will know, you are a well known painter from the Ukraine. You paint your minis in a very dark and realistic way. Please tell us a bit about yourself.
Sergey: Greetingsmy friends!! I´m also veryhappy to have this chatwith you!What can I tell you about myself ...My name is SergeyPopovichenko. I live in Ukraine, in the capital Kiev.And I have been paintingminiatures for more than seven years.I get the most pleasure from itin my life. Iembody my ideas. Inminiature, I find my expression. There isnothing limitingme, and success depends on me.It's worth a lot.
At the moment, I'm notonly an artist, but also a teacher of the KievNational University of Technology and Design. My speciality is to design engineer equipmentfor the light industry. It wasthe work of the teacher allowed me to developas an artist. I had some free timeafter school with students and wanted to do something other thandesigning of equipment. It has enabled me to remember my childhoodfascination with toy soldiers.
Defensor Romanum
MV: It´s always interesting to hear the tales of how somebody got into the hobby. So please tell us your tale of the brush
Sergey: My wayof engaging inminiature long enough. When Iwas a child, my family was notrich, there was a time when wedid not even have a TV. Idevoted a lot of time in reading books and drawing.Over time, I became more interested in adventureand historical novels. I drew and redrewthe characters from the books. Of all thegifts that were given to meI'm most fond of mysoldiers. Iarranged the war on the floorof my children's room, gluedcardboard castles and siege machinesfrom wood. Thus, beganmy passion formodeling. Then, whenI was at university I came over pewterfigurines, a companyunknown to me. And at models magazineI saw how they can be paintedand arranged. Ibegan trying to paint. Then, when I gotinternet, I became acquainted with the works of artistsfrom around the world. I was impressed, so my enthusiasm only intensified, and the results began to grow.
MV: As most of our readers are from Western Europe or the US we are sure they don´t know a lot about the painting community in Ukraine. Please tell us a bit about it.
Sergey: Talkabout the community in Ukraine can be long.There are many emerging artists, anda few guys whose works inspire respect. Among themare Konstantin Pina,Victor Osipenko,Stanislav Kurioenko. You could already see their workon the P&Pand PF.However, in comparison to Europe,the number of peoplewho are interested inminiature is very small andthere is no organization for it. Far more people makemodels of tanks, aircraft and ships. A large number of them is more organized. Theyhave clubs and they hold exhibitions on which you sometimes can find a small number of figures.
However, it is nice that there aresculptors who are collaborating with a variety firms from Europe. Among them, OlegPogosyan. You should have seen hisfigures in my painting.He creates a wonderfulknights. Hesculpts forTartar Miniatures,First Legion, Mercurymodels. ChronosMiniatures.
Dungeon of Skulls
Arbalester
MV: As we already mentioned, you are famous for your dark and very realistic style of painting. What´s your philosophy of painting? Where do you get your inspiration from?
Sergey: My style of painting is probably a reflection of my philosophy and my view of history. War is bloody work, and I can clearly see the ancient times in muted colors. So I imagine these warriors are not as bright as they are usually drawn. Most of the figures, which are created by sculptors are quite brutal. So why not emphasize their brutality with a brutal muted painting. Mud and blood in acceptable amounts will speak about the environments in which they are fighting.
Justdyes availablesimplesoldiers were not so brightand sostands in antiquity as in modern times. Sothis is another reasonto mute colors. Of course, the morenoble warriors, I would draw more clearly, if required bythe situation. But I try to choosesimple Slayersfor painting. I prefer legionaries andcenturions, not legates. I prefer infantrymen,sergeants and knightsin battle rather than kings.
Bertrand du Guesclin
MV: What was you greatest success in you hobby-life and of course why?
Sergey: I hopeI have not yet achievedthe greatest success and mymain achievementis yet to come. I have several awardsat exhibitions inSpain, Italy andRussia. It's nice, but much nicerto conceive a new interesting projectand bring it to completion. In this liesthe greatest pleasureand I hope Ihave the strength for the realization of all my ideas. If I makethem, I think you would be interested.
MV: At the moment there are a lot of miniature companies. Which is your favourite one?
Sergey: I can not namea favorite companythere are interestingto me periods and figureson these topics from different manufacturers. If the figure is interesting for me, I do not watcha company name.
MV: Beside brushes, minis and colors, what is the most important thing on your table?
Sergey: This is of course the camera
But there are things near the table without which I can not be. This is my bike and my dumbbells. And of course my computer and books. Sometimes I like to play shooters and strategy or read an interesting book.MV: Do you have a picture of your table? Please, do not clean it for it
MV: Some short questions: Are there any painters you admire?
Sergey: Diego Ruina, Roman Lappat, Ernesto Reyes,
MV: Do you lick brushes?
Sergey: Yes This is done unconsciously. So I'm using thin brushes. And the left hand in the paint, I remove the excess paint from the brush.
MV: Favourite breakfast?
Sergey: Eggs to shakewith milk.
MV: Favourite song?
Sergey: Oh ...a lot of them! Something heavy!
MV: Favourite film?
Sergey: Terminator
MV: Favourite color?
Sergey: All colors, but only muted!
Crusader
MV: What is your favourite miniature so far?
Sergey: I can not choose one. There are many great figures from the great sculptors.
MV: Last question: please tell us which would be the greatest development in your hobby?
Sergey: In the pasta great development wasto try oil paints. Workwith oil on acrylic - it issurprisingly pleasant. It gives remarkable results. The greatest development in the future -learn to sculpt. It would be great to embody myown ideas.
MV: Thanks a lot, Sergey
- Sergey on Putty&Paint
- http://sergeypopovichenko.blogspot.com/ - here just finished work
- http://spopovichenko-wip.blogspot.com/ - here he publishs short articles about painting and technologies
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