From the early childhood, Serge displayed a passion for art and his mother was helping to develop his skills by hiring private art teachers. Serge’s early talent was noticed and awarded. After receiving a number of awards for his children’s watercolor and pastel paintings, Serge decided to become a professional painter. Delicate female oil portraits draw attention and interest of art collectors all over the world. Some of his artworks are on permanent display in the Museum of Modern Art (El Paso), in The Grace Museum (Abilene), as well as many important private collections in Russia, England, Denmark, France and Japan. Serge Marshennikov’s paintings also have been sold on famous Christie’s (London) and Bonham’s (Knightsbridge) art auctions.