Vitaly Shapovalov
Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Calligrapher, illustrator, graphic designer
Biography
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.
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, 2010
Remember not the sins of my youth… (Psalm 25:7)
Watercolours, paper, brush – round, pointed, soft, 40x50.5 cm, 2009
Application to become a member of the National Union of Calligraphers
Paper, watercolours, brush – round, soft, pointed, 20.7x30 cm, 2009
Pomegranate and calligraphy piece
Aquarel, paper, soft, round,pointed brushes, 35 × 47 cm, 2009
11_1
Aquarel, paper, soft, round,pointed brushes, 35x47 cm, 2009
Music 3
Aquarel, paper, soft, round,pointed brushes, 35 × 47 cm, 2009
Music 2
Aquarel, paper, soft, round,pointed brushes, 35 × 47 cm, 2009
Music 1
Aquarel, paper, soft, round,pointed brushes, 35 × 47 cm, 2009
Solomon’s Song of Songs (Winter)
Aquarelle, paper, soft, round, pointed brushes, 47x35 cm, 2008
Rain
Aquarel, paper, soft, round, pointed brushes, 46x70 cm, 2009
High nettle
Paper, aquarel. soft, round, pointed brushes, 57 × 70 cm, 2009
Spring
Paper, aquarel, soft, round, pointed brushes, 47x35 см, 2008
Recipe of bread
Paper, watercolor, round brush, 70x50 cm, 2008
11
Paper, watercolor, round brush, 92x70 cm, 2005
Wish
Paper, watercolor, round brush, 47x31 cm, 2008
Ballet. Mise-en-scène
Paper, watercolor, round brush, 95x70 cm, 2007
Joyce
Paper, watercolor, round brush, 43x62 cm, 2006
Ecclesiastes
Paper, watercolor, round brush, 70x45 cm, 2005
Calligrapher
Paper, watercolor, round brush, 70x95 cm, 2005
Savior
Paper, aquarel, soft, round, pointed brushes, 42 × 60 cm, 2005
Abraham Lincoln
Watercolours, paper, brush – soft, round, pointed, 39x57 cm, 2009
Anthem
Paper, watercolours, brush – pointed, round, soft, 70x95 cm, 2009
The first epistle of St. Paul the Apostle to Corinthians, chapter 13, verse 1 – 10
Paper, watercolours, brush – round, soft, pointed,30x40 cm, 2009
The First Epistle of St. Paul the Apostle to Corinthians, chapter 13, a verse 4-8
Paper, watercolours, brush – round, soft, pointed, 30x40 cm, 2009
Glory to God in the highest...
Paper made by the author, coloured ink, pointed pen, 31x42 cm, 2009
A. Yu. Shaburov. Portrait
Paper, watercolor, round brush, 2010
"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
"Б" (calligraphy initial). One of the 33 works from the series "Calligraphy initials ABC" with every initial different from others in style and form.
Watercolor paper, watercolors, gold leaf illumination (technique of bulgy gold-plating), soft sharp-pointed brush, 35x46 cm, 2011
"Ц" (calligraphy initial). One of the 33 masterpieces from the series "Calligraphy initials ABC" with every initial different from others in style and form.
Watercolor paper, watercolors, gold leaf illumination (technique of bulgy gold-plating), soft sharp-pointed brush, 35x46 cm, 2011
O.M. Shaburova. Portrait.
Paper, watercolor, round brush, 2010
"Я" (calligraphy initial).
Watercolor paper, watercolors, gold leaf illumination (technique of bulgy gold-plating), 46x35 cm, 2013
Ulysses
Paper, watercolour, 90х70cm , 2006.
Clematis
Paper, watercolour, gold leaf, 50x50cm , 2014.
Poppy
Paper, watercolour, gold leaf, 50x50cm , 2014.
About the Life — 1
Paper, watercolours, gold leaf, round, soft and pointed calligraphy brushes, 460×350 mm, 2017
About the Life – 2
Paper, watercolours, gold leaf, round, soft and pointed calligraphy brush, 460×350 mm, 2017
