Ustinova Vera

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About the author

Artist Vera Ustinova was born on 13.03.1971 in a small town in Siberia. Vera's mother was a math teacher, and her father was a mechanic. A great influence was exerted by her father, who was a naturally creative person and felt the nature of his native land. Vera created paintings and sculptures at every opportunity. She studied at an art school.
After graduating from high school, she decided to connect her life with art and entered an art school in the Kemerovo region. In 1991, she received the specialty of an artist-teacher, a diploma with honors. She began her professional career working as a teacher at an art school in her hometown.
In 1999, the artist moved to the Vologda region and continued to work as a teacher at an art school. Her students took an active part in various regional and interregional exhibitions and events, many of them were awarded. Vera Ustinova also has diplomas for the preparation of winners of competitions and documents on participation in seminars and conferences:
1999 Certificate for participation in the regional seminar "Basic aspects of preparing applicants for admission to art colleges"
Diploma of 2000 for creative activity and high level of training of talented children in the Interregional Creative School of Arts for brilliant children.
2001 Diploma for the preparation of the winner of the Interregional children's drawing contest "Light and warmth in your home"
2002 Diploma for the preparation of the winner of the open city competition of children's creativity. The competition "Glory of the Motherland - honor of a soldier"
2002 Certificate for participation in the regional conference "Methods of teaching composition in a children's art school"
In 2003 was awarded the highest qualification category of a teacher for a period of 5 years.
2003 Diploma for the preparation of the winner and diploma holder of the regional children's fine art competition "The World of Childhood" in the nomination "Still Life for schoolchildren"
2003 - Certificate of advanced training at the Interregional Creative School of Arts "Pastoral".
2003 Diploma for the preparation of the participant of the final stage of the international exhibition project "St. Petersburg in the works of children"
2003 Diploma for the 3rd place in the second regional competition of cultural workers "Star lace of the North" in the nomination "Reasonable, kind, eternal"
2004 Diploma "Best by profession" 2003
Also during this period Vera improved her individual creative activity and participated in various art exhibitions:
2002 Diploma of the participant of the regional exhibition "Modern handmade toy"
2003 Diploma of the winner of the interregional competition "Master - golden hands 2003" in the nomination "Children's toy"
2004 Diploma for participation in the interregional competition of masters "4th Petrovsky interregional fair"
Diploma of 2004 for participation in the 5th All-Russian competition of folk art, crafts and gifts within the framework of the project "Veliky Ustyug - the Birthplace of Santa Claus"
2005 Diploma for 1st place "Best artwork"
2005 Diploma to the decorator of the museum exhibition for the highest award in the 4th regional competition of cultural workers "Star lace of the North"
2006 Diploma "For creating highly artistic souvenirs for the New Year and Christmas" - in the project "Veliky Ustyug - The Birthplace of Santa Claus"
In 2009 Vera Ustinova moved to St. Petersburg to develop her talent as an artist. In her new residence, she began collaborating with museums and art galleries.
From 2009 to 2020, she worked as a ceramic artist, creating souvenirs from clay on the theme of St. Petersburg. Many of her works are in private collections both in Russia and in other countries.
In 2015, he became a member of the International Guild of Masters.
Diploma of the International Guild of Masters 2015 for the author's exhibition of ceramic panels "Constellation of St. Petersburg", exhibited at the museum "Russian Lefty".
Diploma of the International Guild of Masters for 2015 for a master class in ceramics organized on Russia Day at the Russian Lefty Museum. Collectively, with the participation of museum visitors, a ceramic map of Russia was created.
Diploma of 2016 for participation in the 6th Republican Exhibition of Folk Art and Crafts "Pearl of the North"
Diploma of 2018 for participation in the exhibition of folk arts and crafts "Nevsky casket"
Certificate of 2018 on the topic "Fundamentals of marketing and advertising in the craft industry"
Diploma of 2019 for participation in the exhibition of folk arts and crafts.
Diploma of 2019 for participation in the art crafts competition "The World of the enthusiastic" in the nomination "Souvenir with the symbols of St. Petersburg"
2019. Diploma of the laureate of the humanitarian award "Your Majesty Talent"
In 2017, Vera opened a workshop for the production of ceramic souvenirs, but in 2020, due to the pandemic, she closed the production of ceramic products and devoted herself to a new project, the results of which are presented on the website pages.
The master develops new techniques of work and creates unique ceramic paintings. Each work is a reflection of her inner world, her thoughts and feelings.