Contemporary Russian artist Alexander Boytsov (Boytsov) is a distinctive figure in the world of drawing. Born in 1961, he lives and works in Tomsk, creating expressive works in charcoal, pastel, sanguine, and pencil on paper. His pieces have already found their way into private collections across Russia, Spain, the USA, France, Poland, Lithuania, and Kazakhstan.
“I do not have a formal art education. I draw because I am searching for a point of balance here.”These words from the artist himself are the key to understanding his work.
Boytsov never studied academic drawing—he has always drawn, guided by intuition and a sincere desire to convey his personal vision of the world.
For him, graphics are above all a search for the form of his thoughts. Honest work with his hands is a natural complement to the creative process. There is no attempt to appear as someone else in his pieces: only paper, light, and how he perceives the volume and character of the moment.
Boytsov works in a realistic manner, creating images full of life and emotion. His primary tools are charcoal, sanguine, pastel, and pencil on paper. He masterfully conveys the texture of materials—whether it is the metal of a water pump, the rubber of bicycle tires, or the fabric of clothing. The interplay of light and shadow gives his drawings depth and authenticity.
Each of Boytsov’s works is more than just an image—it tells a story. He finds poetry in everyday moments, turning them into memorable scenes that evoke warmth and nostalgia.
Baranow Art Gallery presents several significant pieces by the artist:
«Pit Stop» (42 x 42 cm, charcoal on paper) — a touching childhood scene: a boy with his bicycle at a water pump. Tired after a long ride, he stops to quench his thirst. The title playfully compares this pause to a pit stop on a racetrack—a symbol of rest and recovery before the next push forward.
«Generals of Sand Quarries» (38 x 50 cm, sanguine on paper) — three figures of boys running into the distance. Their postures are full of energy and enthusiasm. This is a metaphor for youth, the drive toward a goal, and boundless possibilities. The sanguine medium gives the drawing warmth and a nostalgic feel.
«My City» (50 x 53 cm, oil charcoal on paper) — an urban landscape executed in the artist’s characteristic realistic style.
“I am pleased when my works enter private collections. It means that the viewer and I understand each other.” Boytsov’s works offer a chance to connect with art that is born without regard for academic conventions, yet with deep respect for honest labor and genuine self‑expression.
You can purchase original works by Boytsov at Baranow Art Gallery, with worldwide shipping available.
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