About Olga Shmatova

For over 38 years, I’ve helped beginners discover they CAN draw.

My teaching method has sold 700,000+ copies in Russia and was translated into Chinese in 2020. Now I’m bringing this proven approach to English-speaking students worldwide.

Olga Shmatova painting fantasy landscape with acrylic paints in her art studio

My Philosophy

Art educator Olga Shmatova with students at their artwork exhibition

Most art books show intimidating professional results.

I show you what YOU can actually achieve – step by step. That’s why hundreds of thousands of students have succeeded with my method.

Background

  • Teaching art since 1987
  • Published by EKSMO (Russia’s largest publisher) 700,000 + books sold
  • Chinese translation 2020
  • Thousands of successful students

The secret? Achievable results, not intimidating perfection.

Collection of eight art tutorial books by Olga Shmatova published by EKSMO Russia

International Recognition

Chinese translation of Olga Shmatova art tutorial books showing international recognition

In 2020, my teaching method was selected
for translation into Chinese, bringing proven
art education techniques to students worldwide.

This international recognition confirms what
700,000+ Russian students already know –
my method works.

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