Sergey Cherep was born in St. Petersburg, Russia on January 24, 1969. His creative and artistic talents were recognized early. He was encouraged to attend art school and began studying art by the age of eight. During that time, Sergey discovered his absolute love of art. After completing his first few years of school, Sergey knew he wanted to attend one of the most prestigious art schools in Europe, the Serovo Art Institute. He studied all the classic forms of art extensively, including European art history, photography, printing processes, sculpture, restoration methods, and painting everything from still life to portraits. Sergey's images reflect his passion for French Impressionism and his love of color. Imagination, fueled by a lifetime of wanderlust is the key to his lively landscapes. Energy flows from his paintings with a gentle yet powerful force that keeps one captivated for a lifetime. His work is exhibited extensively in the United States as well as several European galleries, Australia, and in his home country of Russia, in St. Petersburg and Moscow. 

"These are places from my dreams. When I get up in the morning, I sketch out where I have been. Even an afternoon nap can provide me with many journeys to other lands."