From the guestbook
Thank you very much for this wonderful exhibition. The artist is a pure talent. It is a pity he will no longer delight us with his exhibitions.
04.05.2011
Very fresh, talented landscapes! The state of nature is beautifully conveyed, the sky is astonishing! There are very few landscapes like these! One gets the impression that the artist studied at least in St. Petersburg. A true, rare gift—there are few like him. Unfortunately, his life's journey was very short, but the mood of his works is incredibly bright! Thank you!
Students of the Children's Art School No. 11
04.05.2011
It has been a long time since I enjoyed an exhibition so much. The pure, light colors create a beautiful mood. Here, the rain drizzles and the wind bends the trees. And there, the mist has turned the world into something mysterious and elusive. Autumn, winter, summer—everything is beautiful. Thank you, Vladimir Petrovich. And in the end, it is such a heartbreak that you left us.
Olga
05.05.2011
I had wanted to see watercolor works at an exhibition for a long time. And here is the exhibition of V.P. Kuznetsov. Indeed, watercolor can work wonders when in the hands of a true master. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you to the organizers of the exhibition for allowing us to see this.
06.05.2011
They say that if you look at a painting and have no desire to comment on it, it means it is COMPLETE. Leaving the Izhevsk exhibition hall after Kuznetsov’s exhibition, one just wants to remain silent. To silently carry within this joy and deep emotion brought by the exhibition. In my view, realism is always the most beautiful! It was, is, and always will be! The level of mastery is breathtaking, you don’t even want to leave. I will not judge any further, because to judge the work of a "high master, the critic must possess the same elevated taste as the author of the works." And I am still just learning… after such exhibitions, you just want to run to a studio and paint, paint, and paint. To work tirelessly to achieve such a high result. Thank you so much for a wonderful moment in life, lived not in vain!
19.05.2011
I liked "Winter Evening," it is conveyed so precisely. I didn't know one could work so beautifully with watercolor.
Aspiring artist Botalov
Malaya Purga
11.05.2011
Wonderful watercolor! The hand, the soul, and the harmony between soul and expression... What a pity he is no longer in our physical world. But Kuznetsov has proven that he is alive through the sheer power of his watercolor message to us. Kudos, Vladimir! Thank you to those who preserve the heritage.
Z. Lebedeva
artist
The exhibition is extraordinary, gorgeous! So much light, warmth, and softness! The artist has a perfect command of the wet-on-wet technique! We will definitely adopt it and learn to use it during plein air painting. The exhibition inspires, delights, and amazes!
Students of the Zavyalovo Children's Art School
24.05.2011
Remarkable works—one can truly feel the love for nature. A very unusual technique of working with watercolor! The way the snowfall, blizzard, and fog are captured is a miracle! Thank you!
23.12.2011
Thank you for the exhibition—I really loved the colors, the depiction of the snowfall, and the night water. Praise to the master!
23.12.2011
Thank you for the beautiful winter in watercolors, which makes you feel warm both outside and inside, unlike the winter out on the street.
23.12.2011
Thank you! The exhibition is a pure miracle! It evokes so many impressions and feelings. Special thanks to the artist's relatives who managed to preserve the heritage of V.P. Kuznetsov.
Izhevsk
23.12.2011
I bow before this artist. God grant us the ability to learn to paint just like him.
23.12.2011
Wonderful watercolors. They inevitably lift one's mood! And I would love to see the work "The Fog" every single day—it truly speaks to my soul. Thank you to the artist and the organizers!
3rd-year Fine Arts students
26.12.2011
Thank you so much! For putting this exhibition together for us. It is such a pleasure to see the works of Vladimir Petrovich Kuznetsov. Personally, I really loved the piece "Starry Night."
Student of the Children's Art School No. 13
Kornilova Ulyana
2011