Mikhail (Michael) Pertsev is a second-generation artist born into an artistic family, his mother a musician and father a painter. He is a classically-trained, multimedia artist with an MA's in Fine Arts in public outdoor and indoor art. His art has been installed in parks in Europe and Canada as well as being housed in private locations.

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Mikhail founded an Art Classes Vancouver and has been teaching there for over 10 years, providing his students with a high-quality education in classical sculpture, drawing, and painting.

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At ARTA Mikhail teaches anatomy, composition, and drawing.