A painter born in April 1, 1952 in town of Rubtsovsk Altai region, Valery graduated from Novoaltaisk Artistic School in 1976(Honours Diploma) and acquired the speciality of an artist desinger. Valery works in the genre of landscape, portrain and composition. The main source of his creative activity is the nature of Altai. Following the vangquard trends and the style of new romanticism, he sees the Altai nature in a rather peculiar way, adding a cosmic sounding to his pictures.The original manner of painting attracts attention of many countrymen and connoisseurs of art from abroad. Valery is a participant of region, territorial, republican and one - man exhibitions. He has three children. Is fond of tourism.