Yurii Klapoukh

Born on March 12, 1963 in the city of Uman (Cherkasy region, Ukraine). Initially pursued a military career but showed a keen interest and aptitude for painting from a young age. Despite the potential for a successful path in the military, chose to follow his passion for art, dedicating over 55 years to creating oil paintings. Since 2016 has been running an educational YouTube channel and his own art school with more that 1200 students enrolled. The artistic focus lies in the realm of realistic romanticism, capturing Ukraine, its people, and the natural landscapes on canvas. The primary genres include portraiture, landscapes, still life, and figurative art. 

Presently resides and works in the town of Zaliztsi within the Ternopil region, Ukraine.