Art That Breathes

Painting Stories Beyond the Canvas

Let other passionate artists in connection project who’s created fine, detailed art that goes beyond paint. Experience the fusion of traditional oil painting with three-dimensional elements where real objects become part of the narrative, and every piece tells a story written across continents.

ABOUT

A Lifetime Devoted To Art

Born in 1952 Belgrade, my artistic journey began in the mountain town of Krusevo, Macedonia Europe’s highest altitude settlement. There, among church frescoes and my uncle’s stable animals, I discovered colors that would shape seven decades of creation. From the cultural crossroads of Sarajevo to the yacht ports of Vrsar, from Caribbean shores to Asian temples, I’ve carried my palette across five continents. Now based in Melbourne, I continue to transform life’s rich tapestry into art that breathes, incorporating real objects vintage postcards, hand-made lace, military medals into oil paintings that blur the line between memory and medium.

Australia down under

Australia down under

size 159cm x 60cm
Ballerinas dream

Ballerinas dream

size 76cm x 76cm
Blacky & horses

Blacky & horses

size 100cm x 75cm
Blood, sweet, tears

Blood, sweet, tears

size 100cm x 100cm
Iron cage

Iron cage

size 100cm x 100cm
Dreamy girl

Dreamy girl

size 100cm x 75cm

Creative Vision Visual Language

Every artwork begins with a thought, a memory, and a visual idea. My creative process blends fine art, graphic composition, and storytelling into one expressive language

Artistic Philosophy

My work exists in the space between what we see and what we remember. Traditional oil painting becomes a stage where three-dimensional reality intrudes a real pencil, an authentic military medal, hand-crafted lace from Idria. 

Visual Composition

Every composition I create is carefully designed to guide emotion, movement, and meaning. By blending illustration, drawing, typography, and layered textures, my artworks achieve a balance between fine art and graphic design. 

Featured Artworks

Select pieces that represent pivotal moments in my artistic evolution—works where technique, emotion, and experimentation converge to create something unexpected. These are not just paintings; they are destinations on my seven-decade journey.

  • Princes from Venice
  • My Mom Butterflies
  • Far Away from Home

Explore Artworks

Explore a curated selection of standout pieces from Ivan Kmoh’s collection, each artwork showcasing unique creativity, style, and emotion. 

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Professional freelance artist based in Melbourne, Australia. Born 1952 in Belgrade, with many all years devoted to exploring the intersection of memory, observation, and mixed-media storytelling across five continents.

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