Vadim Zanginian

Teaches at Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art

Vadim Zanginian was born in Armenia in 1965. Vadim graduated from the Art and Theatre Institute where he trained in Russian academic traditions in painting the figure. His idols are Repin, Serov, Michelangelo, Sargent, Rockwell, Fechin, and Stepanian. In 1991 he won first prize for the best advertisement design at the professional competition, ATV. In 1992 he had his first solo show with the International Art & Theatre Society. From 1994-2003 he worked as a graphic designer and completed many contemporary graphics logos and posters for rock singers including Cher, Paul McCartney, and Moody Blues. He also provided his graphic skills to leading companies like Guess, Harley Davidson, and Hard Rock Cafe. Over the years, he worked out a fast learning program for academic drawing and painting that he now shares with our students. In his art, Vadim aims to get an impression in limited time with a limited palette.