Every day is an opportunity to progress as an oil painter and help others become the next one.

Every canvas is an opportunity to capture truth and emotion.
Victoria Novak is an Italian realist oil painter and illustrator whose work blends the timeless techniques of the Old Masters with a contemporary sensibility.

An ispiration that became passion

Born in Russia, Victoria began her creative career as an interior designer after graduating from the Academy of Arts.

In 2008, she moved to Italy to pursue a Master’s Degree in Interior and Living Design at Domus Academy in Milan. Her design expertise led to collaborations with renowned architect Massimiliano Fuksas in Rome, but her true passion emerged in painting.

While living in Rome, Victoria studied classical oil painting methods, immersing herself in the traditions of realism. These techniques became the foundation of her signature style—meticulous brushwork, layered textures, and luminous color palettes that bring subjects to life.

A passion that turned out a profession

Her career as a realist oil painter has since flourished internationally.
Victoria’s paintings have been exhibited in Rome, Munich, and New York, featured in International Artist magazine, and even graced the cover of American Art Collector.

Collectors across Europe and the USA hold her works in private collections.

In 2015, she expanded her artistic practice into illustration, and by 2018, Adobe Systems selected her as a Partner for the Start with Stock program, showcasing her creative versatility at events in New York and Los Angeles.

Today, Victoria lives in Munich, continuing to refine her realist oil painting practice while mentoring aspiring artists. Her mission is to share knowledge, inspire creativity, and help others discover their own artistic purpose.

Selected Exhibitions

2025 “35 Meter”, Kultur Etage Messestadt, Munich, Germany

2025 ARTMUC, Munich, Germany

2022 Solo Exhibition, Abend Gallery, Denver, USA

2022 Govetosa Gallery, Padua, Italy

2015 “Celebrating Women in Art”, Haynes Galleries, Nashville, USA

2014 “Celebrating the Portrait as Timeless Art”, Haynes Galleries, Nashville, USA

2014 “Figurative Art”, Miller Galleries, Cincinnati, USA

2014 “Celebrating the Portrait as Art”, Haynes Galleries, Nashville, USA

2014 “New works: New Directions ” in Haynes Galleries, Nashville, USA

2013 “Women Painting Women” in Richard J Death Gallery, New York, USA

2013 “Materia, Forme e Colore”, Palazzo Margutta, Rome, Italy

2013 Group Exhibition, Images Gallery, Vicenza, Italy

2013 “City of Tiny Lights”, SU Art Galleries, Salisbury, USA

2008 Christine X Art Gallery, Sliema, Malta

Online Exhibitions

2013 Linus Galleries, Los Angeles

2013 Art Kudos International juried art competition & exhibition

2013 Manhattan Arts International, NY

Awards

2016 Finalist in the “Figurativ” category in ARC Annual Salon, USA

2014 Finalist in the “Still Life” category in ARC Annual Salon, USA

2014 Finalist in the “Figurativ” category in ARC Annual Salon, USA

2014 Shortlist of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition, UK

2013 Finalist in the Portrait and Figure competition, International Artist Magazine, USA

2013 Finalist in “Russian Sicily” competition, Russian Consulate, Italy

2013 Finalist in the “Still Life” category in ARC Annual Salon, USA

2013 Finalist in the “Figurative” category in ARC Annual Salon, USA

2013 Featured Artist Award, Manhattan Arts International, NY, USA

2013 Shortlist of Concurso Figurativas, Barcelona, Spain

2013 Finalist in Art Kudos International juried art competition & exhibition

2013 Finalist t in “Women Painting Women” juried exhibition, USA

2013 Finalist t in “City of Tiny Lights”, juried exhibition, SU Art Galleries, USA

Selected Bibliographie

2016 15th Annual Competition Catalogue, International ARC Salon, USA

2015 “American Art Collector”, Cover, issuer 120

2014 “ELLE”, issuer December 2014

2014 “Russian Sicily”- book sponsored by Russian Consulate in Italy, Russia

2014 “Main Sunday Telegram”, USA

2013 “Resort Olympus”, issuer n.3, Russia

2013 “American Art Collector”, issuer 95, p.53, USA

\2013 “American Art Collector”, issuer 94, Portrait Artists Directory

2013 12th Annual Competition Catalogue, International ARC Salon, USA

2013 11th Annual Competition Catalogue, International ARC Salon, USA

2013 “International Artist Magazine” issue 90, p.11, USA