Veronica Smirnoff

Veronica Smirnoff
Veronica Smirnoff
Born1979
Moscow, Russia
EducationSlade School of Fine Art, Royal Academy of Art
Websiteveronicasmirnoff.com

Veronica Smirnoff (1979) is a British artist of Russian origin. She is known for her paintings in egg tempera, made by mixing pigments from ground semi-precious stones with egg yolk.[1] She was selected for the John Moores Painting Prize UK in 2010.[2] Born in Moscow, she is now based in London, having left Russia in the mid-90s.[3]

  1. ^ "Fresh Paint". Artists & Illustrators. April 2017.
  2. ^ "Shortlist for John Moores Contemporary Painting Prize". BBC Liverpool. 16 June 2010. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
  3. ^ Lawrence, James (17 June 2014). "Veronica Smirnoff: The imaginary journey of an artist". The Kompass. Retrieved 6 April 2017.