Andrei Protsouk, 1961 | Figurative painter

Andrei Protsouk /Андрей Процюк is an Ukrainian-born figurative painter. Protsouk is a graduate of the Lugansk State School of Fine Art in 1981 as well as a "Red Diploma" graduate of the Russian Academy of Arts from St. Petersburg, Russia in 1989.

Collectively, Protsouk has more than 20 years of education under his belt.

Andrei Protsouk's captivating painting showcases his distinctive blend of Cubism, Expressionism, and Pop Art.

He is a prolific artist producing nearly 7,000 different images.

Since, moving to Pennsylvania in 1994 from post-soviet Russia, Protsouk has been collected by both corporate clients such as Coca-Cola in Denmark; Johnny Walker Expo Co. in England, Francis Lang Art, Hamburg, Germany and private collectors including former President George W. Bush.

In July 2007, Andrei Protsouk was featured by Art Business News as "Today's Top Artists".

In 2010, Protsouk claimed that some of his original artwork has appreciated 4 times the value since he had immigrated to the U.S

Protsouk received formal academic training at the prestigious Lugansk State School of Fine Art, followed by advanced studies at the legendary Ilya Repin Institute for Painting, Sculpture and Architecture in Saint Petersburg, widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost classical art academies.

There, Andrei studied under renowned master painter Evsey Moiseenko, refining his command of drawing, composition, and narrative expression.

Graduating at the top of his class in 1989, he earned the elite Red Diploma and the Lenin Student Stipend, the highest honors awarded in the Soviet academic system.

His drawings were selected for permanent museum collections and academic publications during his doctoral studies.

In 1994, Andrei immigrated permanently to the United States, a transformative chapter that reshaped both his life and artistic voice.

His early Soviet-era work carried darker tones and weighty symbolism, reflecting themes of restriction and endurance.

In America, his palette expanded into vibrant color, dynamic movement, and uplifting subject matter - celebrating freedom, connection, and the poetry of everyday human interaction.

Today, Protsouk’s paintings are collected internationally by private and corporate collectors, with works held across North America, Europe, New Zealand, and Japan.

His art has been exhibited in New York City, including SoHo galleries and ArtExpo New York, and remains a cornerstone of the fine art community in Pennsylvania.

Central to his practice is his signature compositional method known as “Fine Line.” Rooted in classical draftsmanship, this technique uses strong constructive line to orchestrate rhythm, balance, and emotional flow within each composition.

The result is artwork that continually reveals new relationships and visual pathways with every viewing.

Andrei’s subject matter explores love, romance, movement, music, café culture, and shared moments between people.

Through bold color, textured surfaces, and lyrical gesture, Protsouk communicates what he believes to be humanity’s most universal language: love.

Andrei Protsouk lives and works in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, where he maintains his studio and Andrei Art Gallery, creating original paintings, museum-quality limited editions, and curated collections.

His work continues to evolve as a synthesis of European tradition and contemporary American spirit - inviting collectors to experience beauty, emotion, and connection through fine art.

Andrei Protsouk è nato in Ucraina e si è laureato alla scuola d’arte di Lugansk State School of Fine Art nel 1981.

Andrei dipinge con una tecnica unica e particolare.

Ogni immagine è trattata parecchie ore fino a creare una copia molto simile all’originale.

La sua pittura è olio su tela, con uso massiccio del foglio d’oro, nella rigorosa tradizione delle iconografie russe, ma le sue linee moderne danno una luminosità particolare e un piacere istantaneamente grafico.

Trasferitosi negli Stati Uniti in 1994, Andrei ha trovato l'ispirazione nelle sue nuove esperienze come emigrato.

Tutta l'esperienza umana è strettamente connessa con gli oggetti esterni e questi "oggetti ordinari" si trasformano in simboli mistici nelle mani dell'artista.

Il linguaggio simbolico nel lavoro di Andrei è spesso facile da riconoscere: gli uomini, le donne coesistono, ma è la miscelazione degli elementi vari, il loro nesso, il loro conflitto che li rendono vivi e rivela uno dei temi integrali nelle sue pitture.

Nel suo lavoro, Andrei ha formulato un sistema artistico di trasformazione "mistica e fantastica" che ci fornisce una finestra nell’anima dell'artista ed in ognuno di noi.

Andrei, che attualmente risiede negli USA, ha esibito in tutto il mondo.

Le sue pitture sono incluse in molte collezioni riservate e aziendali tipo la Coca-Cola, Johnnie Walker e Imperial Cosmetics.

Esibisce in musei ed in gallerie in America, Europa e Russia.