Artist, painter, illustrator, and cartoonist.
Born in 1968 in Rio de Janeiro.
From childhood, he absorbed the flavors of the south, the humor, and the sound of the ocean. It was then that he began to draw, think, and create freely. Yuri's fantasies are born in his head and are embodied in his paintings...
Amid the colorful palette of St. Petersburg, Yuri stands out with his bright, romantic, and ironic, recognizable style. His kind and sincere works invite you to stop and smile. They create a good mood and are unmistakably recognizable.
Yuri works in a variety of media. He paints with oil and acrylic, and also develops various drawing techniques.
A true artist, Yuri does more than just painting. His arsenal includes book illustration, caricature, computer graphics, and tattooing. He has participated in over 150 exhibitions, including solo projects, festivals, and art fairs in Russia and abroad. He has won awards and diplomas in painting and cartooning competitions. He is an active member of the international cartoonists' association Cartoonbank.ru.
Yuri values peace and quiet, spends a lot of time in nature, listens to good music, and reads interesting books—these are his sources of inspiration.
His works are in private collections in Russia, China, the USA, Australia, the UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Spain, and Denmark. He lives and works in his own studio in St. Petersburg.