Ivan Pankov

Ivan Pankov is a Brisbane-based emerging painter whose work explores traditional oil painting, figurative realism, and the expressive use of light, form, and gesture. Ivan Pankov is an emerging painter based in Brisbane, Australia. His practice is centred on traditional oil painting and figurative realism, supported by over seven years of drawing experience through tattooing and a foundation in Russian academic drawing.

Ivan began focusing more seriously on oil painting around two years ago, drawn to its depth, texture, and classical techniques. His work explores form, light, gesture, and atmosphere, combining technical observation with a growing interest in emotional and visual storytelling.