Vasily Grebenikov was born in Rostov, a city on Russia's famous Don River. At a very early age, he displayed his artistic talent by painting exquisite marine and still life scenes. In 1970, he was accepted to the prestigious Kubansky Art and Graphic University and upon graduating with honors, was later invited to join the staff of the world-renowned Repin Art Institute. Since 1980, Grebenikov has exhibited throughout Europe and Russia.

Today Grebenikov's work is held in private collections in Europe, Canada and Saudi Arabia. During the time he spent exhibiting his work in France, he carefully studied the works of the French Impressionists such as Galien LaLou and Eduard Cortes. Their influence is clear in his work. Later, while in Italy, he became fascinated with the beauty of the countryside, Venice canals and the exquisite still life works of the Italian masters, all of which left an indelible impression on his subsequent works.

Grebenikov captures nature's beauty in Impressionistic and Flemish styles, while maintaining his own singular compositions. One can almost reach out and touch subjects in his amazingly realistic still life work. His landscapes and cityscapes almost glow with the same lifelike qualities. It is little wonder that Grebenikov has been dubbed a "Flemish Old Master for modern times."