Artist and teacher A.G. Pesigin: pages of life and creativity

The article is devoted to the life and work of the outstanding artist, writer and teacher Anatoly Georgievich Pesigin, who made a great contribution to the development of Russian art in the second half of the 20th century. During this rather difficult historical period for our country, culture faced an important task, which was to continue the formation and dissemination of new values of the Soviet state. In many ways, the solution of this issue was facilitated, among other things, by the creative activity of the portrait painter A.G. Pesigin. The creative path and stages of development of creative ideas, means of expression and themes of works in the process of searching for an individual language are considered. An example and characteristics of works from the initial period of creativity, brought up by the traditions of the academic school of the Penza Art School, are given. As well as the turning point and transformation of the creative method during the “thaw” period. The period of creation of graphic works in a characteristic linear manner in the process of illustrating books of Samara poets and writers is studied separately. In addition, the special pedagogical activity of Anatoly Georgievich was noted in educating young artists, effective forms and methods of working with students aimed at developing their creative abilities and desire to understand the world.