Nikolai Stoev's renewed form of naive, traditional art finds inspiration in medieval art. "La joie de vivre" in Stoev's fable like canvases has captivated collectors and art lovers worldwide. This in-demand artist uses a condensed science of color and composition that come alive in each painting. Stoev presents an earth flooded with light and a clear blue sky that lowers itself on the horizon. The joyous scenes of celebration, love, and togetherness are crowded by uniquely stylized figures. Stoev is a brilliant colorist and a master of meticulous detail.

"For me, creating a painting is like an adventure. I fall into strange lands with my characters. They are sometimes ridiculous and funny, sometimes pensive and intelligent, wise and kind, and each time they tell me a different story." - Nikolai Stoev

Selected Awards:

2004-Audience award - 34th anniversary International competition "Prix Suisse et prix Europe -- Morges, Switzerland

2001-Grand Prize award - 30th anniversary competition "Prix Suisse et Prix Europe" -- Morges, Switzerland

1999-Second Prize award - "Prix Suisse et Prix Europe de Peinture Primitive Moderne" international competition held -- Morges, Switzerland

Nikolai Stoev's works are part of "Chateau De Gruyres" collection, Switzerland, and cultural center A.M.O.R.C, France. Also private collections and galleries in Italy, Switzerland, France, Belgium, USA, Canada, and Japan.