By Leonid Afremov.(Belarusian painter, was born in Vitebsk in 1955-2019)

 Leonid Afremov was a Belarusian painter known for his unique style of painting with a palette knife and his vibrant use of color. He was born in Vitebsk, Belarus in 1955 and later moved to Israel where he lived for many years before settling in Mexico.

Afremov's art is characterized by his use of bold, bright colors and thick, textured brushstrokes. He painted a wide range of subjects, including landscapes, cityscapes, and still lifes.